Reggie Garcia wrote an exclusive article for the Tampa Bay Times headlined Florida Should Restore Option of Parole.

Why should we even consider parole? Some inmates are innocent and were wrongfully convicted; others had minor roles in the crimes they committed and obtained long sentences that were disproportionate to their co-defendants.

There are still 5,107 inmates serving time in the State of Florida for felony convictions who are eligible for parole. Most of these inmates have received life sentences and are required to serve a minimum of twenty five years before becoming eligible for parole.

The shocking video of Christina Wests arrest shows two Tallahassee Police Department patrol officers engaged in, at best, gross negligence under civil law, and at worst, a battery or aggravated assault under criminal law.

Watch a panel discussion of the Zimmerman case featuring retired Judge Janet Ferris and attorneys Reginald Garcia and Chuck Hobbs, along with FAMU student body president Anthony Siders. Democrat associate editor Byron Dobson moderates.

A Clemency Attorney on a Mercy Mission, takes place at noon in the Martin H. Levin Advocacy Center. Topics to be discussed include why clemency matters to clients; restoration of civil rights;

Reggie Garcia of Reginald R. Garcia, P.A., in Tallahassee published an article titled Release of Nonviolent Offenders Can Be Smart Justice in the summer edition of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Defender magazine. A shorter version was published as an op-ed column by seven Florida newspapers. Read more.

Reggie Garcia interviewed with Florida Trend about his efforts to help conflicted felons get their rights back. You can also download this article. The 30,000 to 35,000 felons released from prison each year in Florida who have been convicted of felonies can’t vote. They can’t serve on a jury. They can’t run for office. They will […]

Mercy Mission - Reggie Garcia helps convicted felons get their rights back.The 30,000 to 35,000 felons released from prison each year in Florida who have been convicted of felonies can't vote.  They can't serve on a jury.  They can't run for office.  They will encounter difficulties in obtaining state or federal licenses, security clearances, government […]