On September 4, 2020, Joe submitted his commutation application to Governor Gavin Newsom, seeking eligibility for a parole hearing.
“The trial was prejudiced by a trial judge who, between making legally misogynistic and homophobic comments and gestures, abandoned all pretense of impartiality, ensuring conviction at every turn.”
– Gary K. Dubcoff, Esq. (see Exhibit A below)
The application is available here in several PDF files for easy access:
Includes introduction, issues with Joe’s conviction, youth offender factors, rehabilitation, elderly parole factors, family and community support, and conclusion.
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT C
EXHIBIT D
EXHIBIT E
EXHIBIT F
EXHIBIT G
EXHIBIT H
EXHIBIT I
EXHIBIT J
EXHIBIT K
EXHIBIT L