The main factor to remember in reading results about postconviction cases is that every case is very different.  Consequently, the results in the majority of the following cases were accomplished after McIntyre & Associates thoroughly reviewed the case and assessed the client’s postconviction options.  It should always be remembered that the result in one case in no way guarantees or predicts the same result in another case.  With that in mind, what follows are examples of the results in cases where clients were represented by McIntyre & Associates.

PAROLE RESULTS

Statutory Rape

Prior to hiring McIntyre & Associates a client was sentenced to a custodial sentence of ten years for statutory rape, enticing a child for indecent purposes, and sexual exploitation of a child.  The client was represented by McIntyre & Associates at the initial parole consideration.  The client’s Parole Guidelines recommendation was to serve 78 months or approximately 65% of the custodial sentence.  The client was released on parole after serving approximately 44 months, or 37%, of the custodial sentence.

Vehicular Homicide

Prior to hiring McIntyre & Associates a client was sentenced to a custodial sentence of ten years for vehicular homicide while DUI.  The client was represented by McIntyre & Associates at the initial parole consideration.  The client was released to a work release program after serving approximately 28 months, or 23%, of the custodial sentence.  The client was then released on parole after serving approximately eight months at the work release program.

Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin

Prior to hiring McIntyre & Associates a client was sentenced to a custodial sentence of ten years for possession with intent to distribute heroin.  The client was represented by McIntyre & Associates at the initial parole consideration.  The client was released on parole after serving approximately forty-one months, or 34%, of the custodial sentence.

Possession of Methamphetamine

Prior to hiring McIntyre & Associates a client was sentenced to two years for possession of methamphetamine.  The Parole Board considered the case and rendered a decision of no parole.  The client hired McIntyre & Associates.  McIntyre & Associates requested that the Parole Board reconsider the case and presented information to the Parole Board on the client’s behalf.  The Parole Board reconsidered the case and the client was released on parole after serving approximately 15 months.

Successful Pardon Request

Prior to hiring McIntyre & Associates a client had been convicted of felony theft, criminal damage to property, and various misdemeanors.  The client had completed his sentence, including his period of probation, and wished to continue his education for the purposes of pursuing his chosen profession.  McIntyre & Associates compiled the necessary documentation and assisted the client with requesting pardons for all of his convictions, so that he would be able to pursue his education.  The client was granted pardons for all of his convictions by the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles.  

POSTCONVICTION RESULTS

Armed Robbery Sentence Reduced

Prior to hiring McIntyre & Associates a client had been sentenced to twenty years of incarceration for armed robbery and a concurrent sentence of ten years for aggravated assault.  Due to his armed robbery conviction, he was not eligible to be considered for parole and would have to serve twenty years of incarceration.  McIntyre & Associates was able to have the client's sentences reconfigured to a sentence of fourteen years for armed robbery and a concurrent sentence of twenty years for aggravated assault.  Therefore, the client was then eligible to be considered for parole after service of fourteen years.  The client was then represented by McIntyre & Associates at the Parole Board and released on parole.

Recidivist Sentence Successfully Attacked

Prior to hiring McIntyre & Associates a client was sentenced as a recidivist (repeat offender) and was therefore not eligible to be considered for parole.  McIntyre & Associates filed a Motion to Correct Void or Illegal Sentence which was granted and resulted in the client being eligible to be considered for parole.  McIntyre & Associates represented the client at the Parole Board and the client was released on parole.

Old Conviction Vacated due to Immigration Concerns

A client had a felony conviction that was over twenty years old when McIntyre & Associates was hired because the client was concerned about the immigration effects of the conviction.  McIntyre & Associates was successful in having the felony conviction vacated. 

Statutory Rape Sentence Reduced to Time Served

Prior to hiring McIntyre & Associates a client had been convicted of statutory rape and sentenced to the mandatory minimum sentence of ten years.  At the time of sentencing, the court was not made aware of a new sentencing provision which granted the court the discretion to impose a sentence less than the mandatory minimum sentence, if certain conditions were met.  McIntyre & Associates pursued a Motion to Correct Void or Illegal Sentence which was granted and resulted in the client’s sentence of ten years being reduced to time served.  The client was released after service of less than six years.

Credit for Time Served Prior to Entry of Guilty Plea

Prior to hiring McIntyre & Associates a client was sentenced to a lengthy term of incarceration.  The client had not been given credit for a significant amount of time served prior to being sentenced.  McIntyre & Associates was able to have the client receive credit for the significant amount of time which the client served prior to sentencing.

Bond Pending Appeal Granted

Prior to hiring McIntyre & Associates the client was convicted of numerous charges, including attempted child molestation.  A Motion for New Trial had been filed in the Superior Court.  While the Motion for New Trial was pending, the client hired McIntyre & Associates.  McIntyre & Associates requested that the client be granted a Bond Pending Appeal.  The request for a Bond Pending Appeal was granted and the client was released on bond during proceedings on the Motion for New Trial, as well as during proceedings on Direct Appeal.

Removal from Sex Offender Registry

A client relocated to Georgia and was placed under sex offender requirements and restrictions, including registration on the sex offender registry, due to a conviction in another state.  The client hired McIntyre & Associates to terminate the sex offender registration requirements and restrictions.  A petition to terminate the sex offender registration requirements and restrictions was filed in the client’s county of residence and was granted.  The client was released from the sex offender requirements and restrictions, and was no longer required to register on the Georgia sex offender registry.