Prepare for Drama... MO Gov. Parsons commutes sentence for Britt Reid

[Ron Swanson]

Originally Posted by DenverChief

Hey guess what - MEEEE TOOO! I can tell you how many people the Governor of Colorado has Pardoned/Commuted sentences for last year 23 and the year before 24 and he announced them in December. Parsons does this on a monthly basis so I'd say it's pretty routine for his office. Now what I think you are trying to say is that its not common to get a commutation and I'd agree but the fact that he reviews requests for pardons and commutations (or rather his office does) on a monthly basis makes it pretty darn regular.


I'd also argue that it's not "common" for drug addict in possession of enough drugs (not marijuana) to warrant Distribution charges gets commuted either soooooooo

No, I'm actually saying it's rare for an active DOC inmate to even have their case reviewed for commutation. Routine is going before the Board for your parole hearing that is scheduled by a formula depending on your charge, prior incarcerations, etc.