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Can Casey Anthony sue the State of Florida???

 

Surprise, surprise! There are so many twists and turns in the Casey Anthony case that one can barely keep up. As a former Wall Street person I know that timing is everything. So, let’s look at the suspicious timing in this case of late.

First all we must start with the very quick verdict and the timing of the release of Casey Anthony. Originally she was set to be released one day and then the Department of Corrections recalculated the date to one 4 days later. Huh?

Next, Casey is told that her probation for the check fraud convictions is over as she served it in jail? Really??? So, she is free and clear and off to an unknown location.

Then come the fake reports and sightings including one right back at Orlando airport. That is the silliest one of all. Florida is a Felony Register State and Anthony would have to register with the Sherriff’s department if she was there.

Then we have the networks all saying they are bailing, doubt it and so the Anthony team changes course and says Casey is in rehab because she needs treatment for serious mental health issues. Ya think??? This timing is also suspicious. Was the Baez team tipped off that the ex judge was going to amend his order and make Casey reserve her probation the typical way?

Last but not least, Judge Strickland’s timing? After all, he has had almost 3 weeks to figure this error of HIS out. But, he signs an order and goes on vacation?! Timing anyone?

So, now we are left with a huge legal fight and that means bill for the State, as Anthony has been declared indigent. Plus all of the court costs that have been rung up and get ready…

Casey Anthony may be in a good position to now SUE the State of Florida for unjust prosecution, discrimination and more. You name it. Casey Anthony, who needs a network gig, you’ve got Florida???

See what happens when even judges are looking for their fifteen miinutes. Errors and money, money, money. Same thing happened in the Lindsay Lohan case when the judge made an error and the probation department tried to violate Lohan and send her to jail. Well, surprise, surprise, the original judge had made an error and not ordered drug and alcohol testing past a certain date.

This week I discussed all that is Casey Anthony and more on Issues with Jane Valez Mitchell and Nancy GraceBut, there is so much more to tell!

The big question. Will Casey Anthony have to go back to Florida and serve probation, will she transfer her probation to where she is now or will the order be vacated? If so, watch for the Baez team to file a complaint and then a lawsuit perhaps?

And, did the State check to see where the $200,000 Casey received went before they declared her indigent? One thing is clear. Our criminal justice system is a mess and we can spell is Casey Anthony. Finally she is the poster child for something!

Stay tuned…

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Do we care where in the world Casey Anthony is???

At this point the mystery of how Casey Anthony would be released is over. Truth be told it was never a mystery. As I said on The CBS EARLY SHOW Saturday, all inmates have a similar release protocol. No, the Sheriff does not have to provide 24/7 protection and let us keep in mind that high profile people are released everyday.

The questions still abound for many about her re-entry into society. I also addressed this on the Early Show. Re-entry is the single hardest part of the incarceration process. Anybody can do time. But, many people have a hard time coming back into mainstream society. As with anybody I work with, I advise Casey Anthony to get help.

Celebrities in high profile cases often re- offend because of the enablers and takers around them. This case is not likely to be any different. After all, change takes work and admitting you NEED to change. How can Casey Anthony expect society to forgive her until she does the work? Maybe she should practice some restorative justice? Probably not, that takes work too.

Will Casey Anthony write a book? Can she write a book? That takes work too. Lying does not make somebody a murderer, but her lack of attachment and empathy do make her an unlikely candidate for change.

So, how long until Jose Baez looses interest and they too split? Criminal thinking is done in patterns. There are eight patterns of criminal thinking. Most people in prison exhibit at least a few of these. Number one pattern of criminal thinking- ENTITLEMENT.

Casey Anthony may never realize that there is a difference between FAME and INFAMY. Or, she may not care until she lands in jail again.

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Will I work with Casey Anthony???

 

A few days ago I received a call asking if I would work with Casey Anthony on release and re-entry. Needless to say this call gave me pause. My standard answer of “I only work with non-violent” offenders would not work. After all, Anthony has only been convicted of non-violent offenses. Those being fraud and making false statements. After asking some questions about the plan for Anthony, the best I could offer is my sincere advise. My suggestions:

1)   Enter a long-term treatment facility in order to address post traumatic stress and other mental health issues.

2)   Assemble a quality team of professionals to assist Anthony with any family reunification should that be a goal

3)   Anthony should start in a true and honest restorative justice program

4)   COMMUNITY SERVICE

5)   Participate in job training

I cannot tell you the response I was met with, but I can say that this is the approach I would offer anybody who is coming out of jail into an unstable environment. It is not in anyway prolonging the jail sentence. It is the best way to live a free and balanced life in the years to come.

 

This brings me to the bigger picture. Every year 9 MILLION people are released from jail or prison. Some have served days and some many years. Most have no jobs skills and little family or community ties. Family and community ties are key ingredients to early Federal Halfway House release.

My suggestion, if we want to change our criminal justice system and reduce crime, we must must look turn it upside down. That means start and re-entry and go backwards. Solving crimes and prosecuting them is the easy part. And, anybody can do jail time. It is the work that comes after.

As for my answer regarding Casey Anthony- I passed. Change takes work and lots of it. Take it from this insider. Been there, doing that.

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What’s Federal Prison Like on July 4- Freedom day???

Have you ever wondered what prison is like on Independence Day?  Ironic, as prison is a place you earn your way to by choosing to give up your freedom. Independence what? The truth is that in the Federal Prison system- the BOP- Bureau of Prison’s- puts it’s best self forward as they do on all holidays. This means card tournaments, sports events, movies and special meals. All with prizes. Yep, prizes. Why? Because prison is supposed to be for paying your debt to society and rehabilitation. The fact is that most people in prison in the U.S. are coming home and most in less than 5 years. So, a little perk here and there does serve a purpose and make inmates feel more like people. People they will one day need to be as they re-enter society.

Of course, I was in a Federal Prison Camp- a la Martha StewartSteve Madden and Mike Milken, but the BOP strives to make all Federal Prisons more tolerable on holidays. So, even Bernie Madoff will be living it up this Fourth of July weekend. Next year Blago will be as well.

The fact is that most inmates appreciate these “perks” and holidays are hard. The Fourth of July and the celebration of freedom is a tough concept to deal with in prison. That’s why most choose not to think and reflect about their choices and the consequences. Those who end up in prison in  the United States have made a choice in most cases. It’s that choice that is hard to accept and why some people keep making the wrong ones. For those I say get an Incarcervention. For others, remember we live in the land of the free and change is possible.

But, I urge all of us- even those who have FREEDOM, to sit back and show gratitude. We do live in the land of the FREE. Happy July 4!!

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Who would you Rather: Blago, Edwards or Tot mom???

Tis the season of some high profile cases making news. We are all-familiar with round 2 of the Blago mess and await a verdict in this case.

John Edwards was indicted on criminal charges today and the Casey Anthony “Tot Mom” trial is getting rolling.

3 very different cases and yet all of these people are very close to serving prison time. All must look deep within themselves and ask what the hell happened? Not in the case, but to the person himself. After all, you don’t end up in prison for one mistake. There are patterns in criminal behavior and for these three; the patterns have caught up with them.

They also share some similar traits: narcissism, grandiosity, inflated ego and maybe even sociopathy.

As a prison coach this is not unusual. I see it all of the time. What my job then becomes is trying to get these types of people to tone it down and look into themselves. The next step is to go to prison prepared and if they are to be released like Blago or Edwards, should they be convicted, how to come back to society better people in every way! A tough task but not impossible. Remember, 97% of everybody in prison IS coming home one day soon. I urge clients to start preparing for re-entry as soon as they can. This means NOW!

So, these three show a cross section of what is going on in our criminal justice system. Hey Blago and Johnie, the offer still stands. CALL ME! And start practicing some Restorative Justice before it’s too late.

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