It seems to me that would way on the judge's decision, but not real sure. I guess it depends on the type of cancer and the necessary treatments. WHen I was in hospital for my AML there was a prisoner that was there for inpatient treatments, so that would be a tough call. If you have a good lawyer have them present documents from the oncologist. I think that would be the best thing besides alot of prayer.

my2sons9498 gave you good advice. I don't know the answer. All I have noticed is that those people do not have any compassion for anyone.

My fiance watched a few guys in his prison with cancer. He watched one get worse and worse, and taken to the hospital many times. I think if they have access to adequate hospital care, and medical care in the prison, they will keep them there, if they are there on a serious charge. If it is a mild charge, they may become more lenient.

It really hit my fiance hard watching these guys with cancer and other serious illnesses in there. It made him cry, and THINK. He said he didn't want to die in there, so he doesn't want to ever mess up to go back. Then he had a heart attack in his unit. He sat and cried like a baby that he didn't want to die alone. They didn't call me and tell me. They would not have let me go see him in the hospital. What they do is send him to a maximum prison infirmary when they have something serious, to take care of them. Luckily, his was a mild heart attack, and he survived. But it changed him.

I don't mean to upset you worse, but from what he's seen in WI, there is not much mercy from judges or anyone no matter what. BUT I would contact his lawyer and see. Maybe whatever state you are in, is different. Extenuating circumstances might lessen his sentence. After all, it is very expensive for them to pay the costs of his medical care.

One thing to watch closely is how good is his care. If he is NOT getting the care he needs, that is illegal under some statute in the Constitution. They have to give adequate care, because the prisoner is not able to get it on his own. If they don't you have a right to file a claim. This also could help your case towards leniency. Can't remember if it's the fourth or eighth amendment. Worth reading up on. I took Criminal Justice classes last year, but some of the specifics on that, I forgot.

Think it depends on the judge and if he has all the info on your man's cancer.....like the treatment that his going though or worse if they have only give him so long to live. I do agree with what my2sons9498 has said think it could be worth a go.
My D is sick of seeing guys die in there.

My guy sticks to himself. He doesn't want to associate with the guys in there. He reads his books. He writes to me. He knows I love him and that nothing will take me from him. Nothing aside from the world ending. I think the judge would need to be informed of the cancer and I would hope he'd take mercy on him for having it. Cancer is not easy to beat and there is always remissions and chance of it coming back. I say get the documentation and let the judge and lawyer handle it. I hope that everything works out for you and your husband.

My husband was in an accident that involved drinking (although i don't believe alcohol caused the accident because the level was low and there were no witnesses, etc.) any way - it was an ACCIDENT and he was severely injured and almost died. He is left with a severe Traumatic Brain Injury and was in a wheelchair when he was sentenced. Did they take his injury and medical needs into account? Not from what I saw. We had letters from doctors and therapists and it did not seem to make a difference. Heck, my hubby ended up taking a plea and he did not even understand what was going on because they threw the offer out at the last minute (after jury selection)!!! I think they knew that the people on jury would not convict and so they made the offer. He ended up getting more time than the "plea agreement" and judge said he is able to sentence however he wants and they are just guideline "suggestions". I hope that it goes differently for you, make sure they know what they are getting themselves into though as maybe the money issue (healthcare) will sway them a bit. Best wishes and sorry to hear that he is sick. I have to stay on the prison system all the time because my hubby does not understand how to ask for help with the kite thingies and he gets overlooked it seems. You have to make sure they know you are watching them. I always mention the ombudsman in my letters and calls since they are all monitored. I want them to know I am watching them... ok, don't think I forgot anything else - LOL!

cmorton- you said your man doesn't associate with "those guys in there"? I hope he and you don't assume that all of "those guys in there" are bad people. There are bad and good people everywhere - in prison and on the outside. Everyone should be judged on an individual basis and not until you know a bit more about them - not just that they are in prison or not... don't forget that your man is now "one of those guys in there" and you love him and he is a good person in your eyes. I was offended a bit by what you wrote - it is possible that I am extra sensitive to this, but considering what group you are in maybe others would be too? Just my 2 cents.

As everyone said some judges might show sympathy. Like everyone said show all the documentation you have. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!

I think in prison it is smart to choose your friends wisely. But to dissassociate yourself from everyone could make you more enemies than anything. They may think he is thinking he is better than them. Or odd. Being in prison you have to be careful of all perceptions. No one there thinks they are going to make lifelong friends in there, but they have to be somewhat friendly or it could be worse on them.

No, everyone in prison is NOT bad, they may have made a mistake, or did nothing and got accused anyway. Yes there are some that are bad, but I would surmise that most are everyday people who got a bad break, made a bad choice, or had an addiction that caused a problem. I know that my fiance was not supposed to drink. He was on probation. He did get pulled over, and got a .04 alcohol content which is not legally drunk. But when you are on probation, it is still illegal. He took his charges as punishment with grace and style. He didn't complain even though the sentencing was very harsh. Once you choose to do something that is a risk, you put yourself in jeopardy of getting charges that are unfair.

Whether they are truly guilty, somewhat guilty, or not guilty at all, they are still human beings. They all have people that love them, and don't want people looking down on them. It is funny now, a month and a week after he's been released that he is no longer an " inmate". He is HUMAN again, as he puts it. No one on the street, or Walmart looks at him and sees a bad person. But in prison, they put a uniform on them, don't call them by their first names, put a number on them, and they become that number, and an INMATE.

I am not coming down on you at all for stating what you did cmorton, but I think as you want your guy to be respected and not treated unfairly, you have to remember that all the rest of the people on here want the same thing for the people they love in prison.

And, for your guy to survive all this, he needs to associate with someone in there, just to keep sane and not depressed. They do find some guys that they have things in common with, and can bond with, while in there. It is vital to their survival. And they need friends to look out for them. It doesn't mean a permanent life connection, it just keeps them from going nuts in there, or going into a deep depression. Just telling you what I have heard from years of having a son and fiance in prison off and on.

And I do know what its like to say something and people don't get what you meant. We aren't coming down on you at all. We do care about you.

Thank you all for your replies. We plan on hiring a lawyer and get all doc documents for my hubs condition/treatments. Praying for a good outcome!