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Dion Johnson -- #03662-025
15 Years -- Drug Conspiracy
I was sentenced at the age of 18 under the sentencing guidelines -- ten years for a drug law violation based on what people said and no physical evidence and an extra 5 years because I had a juvenile record.
I plea bargained because my lawyer told me I could get life in prison if I didn't. I also received a $2,050 fine so I work for Unicor in order to pay it off.
Every other month I am able to pay $25 toward my fine and at that rate it will be paid off when my release date of October 8, 2011 rolls around.
I am imprisoned in Minnesota and my home is in Illinois so I never get to see my family. That part is very hard on me.
15 Years -- Drug Conspiracy
I was sentenced at the age of 18 under the sentencing guidelines -- ten years for a drug law violation based on what people said and no physical evidence and an extra 5 years because I had a juvenile record.
I plea bargained because my lawyer told me I could get life in prison if I didn't. I also received a $2,050 fine so I work for Unicor in order to pay it off.
Every other month I am able to pay $25 toward my fine and at that rate it will be paid off when my release date of October 8, 2011 rolls around.
I am imprisoned in Minnesota and my home is in Illinois so I never get to see my family. That part is very hard on me.