Paula
----- Original Message -----
From: <governor@governor.ca.gov>
To: <pjm2008@roadrunner.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 12:07 PM
Subject: Re:Prison Issues/Concerns
Thank you for your e-mail regarding a conviction. Issues about the validity of a conviction or sentence should be addressed to the courts. Our office cannot intervene in judicial matters like this one due to the constitutional separation of powers between the executive and judicial branches of government. An attorney is in the best position to assist you in this matter. If you are without funds to hire a private attorney, the State Public Defender or Prison Law Office may be able to assist you, or the State Bar may be able to refer you to private counsel willing to help. You may contact the State Bar at:
State Bar of California
180 Howard Street
San Francisco, California 94105
(415) 538-2000
Helpful information may also be found at the California State Bar website: http://www.calbar.ca.gov/. Again, thank you for writing to share your views.
Sincerely,
Office of Constituent Affairs