Petition For Compassionate Release

Summary

Melissas boyfriend, held on a federal hold in Medford, Oregon, has severe health issues and was denied pre-release. She can petition for compassionate release under the First Step Act of 2018, presenting medical evidence to support the claim. Although legal aid offices dont handle criminal cases, contacting the Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service or Southern Oregon Public Defender may provide guidance. Filing a motion for compassionate release herself is an option, but professional legal help is advisable.

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P sorry I was just speaking to somebody about my boyfriend in Medford Oregon who's being held on a federal hold. My name is Melissa Weathers
Hello Melissa, to better assist you, could you please provide more details about your boyfriend's federal hold? This will help us understand the specific legal context.
Stay charged him which charges in September they released him on his own he was in compliance. He was shot in the head February 2nd February 4th had brain surgery February 6th was taken by the federal government to jail from the hospital. He had got no medical treatment this whole time in jail. No medication other than Ibuprofen and one of his anti-seizure medications until this following week he saw a doctor who didn't even touch him or run any tests. He was denied pre-release because of his failure to appears prior to his * conviction and prison. Since getting out of prison he had had no convictions no real problems. He had a lawyer who is no longer his lawyer. My question is as his fiance is there anything I can do with the courts to help him get pre-release for medical reasons. He has lost most of his sight has cognitive issues and is getting worse daily
Hello Melissa. You can petition for a 'compassionate release' due to his worsening health.
- The First Step Act of * allows this.
- You need to show that his health condition is severe.
- A lawyer can guide you in this process.
Remember to consult a professional lawyer in Medford, Oregon for detailed advice.
He doesn't have a lawyer right now we're waiting on another public defender but because his co-defendants have one with the public def but because his co-defendants have one with the public defenders office he does not qualify to get one from them. We really don't have any money for a private one we're trying that's why I just need to know is there anything I can do personally without a lawyer to help him get out on pre-release
Hello Melissa, you may consider:
- Filing a motion for compassionate release yourself.
- Collect and present medical evidence to support your claim.
- Get in touch with local non-profit legal aid organizations for help.
Remember, this is a complex process and professional legal help is advisable.
Thank you the legal aid office here does not do criminal cases
Hello Melissa, it's unfortunate that the legal aid office can't assist. Consider contacting other organizations like the Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service or Southern Oregon Public Defender. They may provide guidance or direct you to resources for your situation.
Thank you
You're welcome, Melissa. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions. Wishing you all the best in this difficult situation.