Write a Letter to Judge Perry – Demand Maximum Sentence for Mehserle

WRITE A LETTER TO JUDGE PERRY:

DEMAND MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR JOHANNES MEHSERLE

Judge Robert Perry presided over the Mehserle Murder trial in Los Angeles, in which Johannes Mehserle was found guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter and using a Firearm in the commission of a crime. Mehserle’s defense and other supporters are attempting to influence the sentencing through the media and other events, such as the recent rally in Walnut Creek. Judge Perry must also hear from members of the community, from all over California and the nation. PLEASE WRITE A LETTER TODAY! See below for sample text.

1) Write to Judge Robert Perry, urging him to give Johannes Mehserle the maximum sentence permissible under the law (4 years for Involuntary Manslaughter Conviction + 10 years for Gun Enhancement).

2) Address letters “To: Judge Robert Perry” and send to:

Law Offices of John Burris

7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1120

Oakland, CA 94621

3) Please e-mail a copy of your letter to newyears@onefam.org

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SUGGESTED TEXT:

Dear Judge Perry,

Although Johannes Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, as Ms. Wanda Johnson, Oscar Grant’s mother said “I believe Oscar was murdered.”  I also believe Mehserle murdered Oscar Grant.  Oscar Grant’s own cell phone photo of Mehserle holding his taser is evidence that he could not have mistaken his gun for his taser.

Our community overwhelmingly believes that Mehserle should be sentenced to the maximum amount of prison time permissible under the law.  The maximum sentence for both gun enhancement and involuntary manslaughter is 14 years.

The community believes that Mehserle is a danger to society and must serve the full sentence for his crime.  Our community is seeking justice; please sentence Johannes Mehserle to the maximum sentence.

Sincerely,

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