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Whetzel Jr.: A Case Study

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Reading about Ronald Georgie Whetzel Jr., being in jail for next 40 years is a “hard pill to swallow”. Sadly, I agree with the court decision to sentence him to 40 years in jail. Whetzel Jr. commit took part in an armed home invasion and that cannot be excused. I am aware at time this event occurred he was 17 years old and had a difficult family upbringing. His mother is serving a sentence for forgery and related offenses. In addition, Whetzel Jr. father is serving a sentence for armed robbery as well. Despite these circumstances his lawyer named John Lehman thought this 17 year- old- man deserve a second chance. I believe Whetzel Jr. got the punishment he deserves. It is sad that not every individual has the right to know the difference between
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