Unlawful Sentence Duration Dispute

Summary

The user, currently serving time in Marion prison, Ohio, believes his sentence was unlawfully extended from 3 to 5 years. He had legal representation during his court proceedings but no longer does due to a disagreement with his attorney. The user has tried to find new representation but had a negative experience with an attorney who took his money and refused to help. The user is advised to contact the Akron Bar Association for a referral to a new attorney.

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I am currently serving time in Marion prison the judge changed my sentence after we agreed to 3 years now they have me serving 5 years illegally it was never talked about in court or anything
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, **** ****. Can you please provide me with the location where this case took place?
Akron summit county Ohio
Did you have legal representation during your court proceedings in Akron, Summit County, Ohio?
Yes I did but now I do not
I'm sorry to hear that you're facing this issue, **** ****. Can you please tell me the reason why you no longer have legal representation?
Because me and the attorney had a disagreement because he allowed the probation officer to call me names in the courtroom
I'm sorry to hear about the disagreement with your attorney, **** ****. It's important to have a good working relationship with your legal representation. Have you considered finding a new attorney to assist you with your case?
That's what we are trying to work on because I'm in prison illegally I should have been released a long time ago
I understand that you believe you are in prison illegally and should have been released earlier. Have you tried reaching out to any legal aid organizations in Akron, Summit County, Ohio for assistance with your case?
Yes there was one attorney that I have tried to work with but he took my money and refuse to help me
I'm sorry to hear about your experience with that attorney, **** ****. It's important to find a trustworthy and reliable attorney. Have you considered reaching out to the Akron Bar Association for a referral to a new attorney who can assist you with your case?
I have not yet reached out to them
I understand that you haven't reached out to the Akron Bar Association yet. It might be helpful to contact them for a referral to a new attorney who can assist you with your case.
Okay I can do that
Great, **** ****! Contact the Akron Bar Association at (*) *-* for a referral to a new attorney who can assist you with your case. They can provide you with information on trustworthy and reliable attorneys in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.