Of the approximately 1.5 million convicted felons in Florida, about 101,000 are housed in state prisons. Over the next 12 months, one-third of these individuals will be released. Some will obtain probation, but the majority will be expected to integrate immediately into society. Read more.

How to Leave Prison Early: Florida Clemency, Parole and Work Release, by Reggie Garcia, is the ultimate user guide to navigate the State of Florida clemency, parole, and work release process. The author provides a narrative highlighting the processes in a simple yet informative fashion. The information contained within the book is especially helpful for […]

Executive clemency is the governors power under the Florida Constitution to grant mercy. If the governor says yes, two members of the Florida Cabinet must also agree. If the governor says no, the application is denied, which can happen at any time for any reason. Since 1980, there have been 148 prison clemency commutations approved […]

The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday morning in a case that could have a huge impact in Florida.  Timothy Hurst was sentenced to death for a 1998 murder of his manager at a Pensacola Popeye's. Hurst tied the manager up and stabbed her to death in the freezer. A jury came to […]

Tallahassee clemency and parole lawyer Reggie Garcia will speak to students and faculty at St. Petersburg College about criminal-justice, transition and re-entry issues. (St. Petersburg College, Downtown Campus, 244 Second Ave. North, St. Petersburg.)

In a drive that could have sweeping electoral implications, advocates for Florida's roughly two million convicted felons are working to place an amendment on the 2016 ballot that would reverse the state's policy against the automatic restoration of felon voting rights. "To get on the ballot, usually, that can only be done with paid signature […]

Reggie Garcia's book "How to Leave Prison Early: Florida clemency, parole and work release" is mentioned in Tallahassee Magazine. Read more.

Florida clemency lawyer and lobbyist, Reggie Garcia, profile and review of his book, "How to Leave Prison Early: Florida clemency, parole and work release" appeared in the Walton Sun.

Tallahassee clemency and parole lawyer Reggie Garcia will speak September 14th to students and faculty at St. Petersburg College about criminal-justice, transition and re-entry issues.