CLEMENCY FOR MY SON ZACHARY BARTHEL - Y31805 He plead not guilty, however, was convicted under accountability (he was in backseat of a car) for a Home Invasion (of a known drug dealer that took a plea deal for testifying). Fortunately, nobody was hurt. Zach is appealing this because: Nobody was in the house and Zach was in the backseat of a car. Some witnesses at trial testified to this. His sentence is 23 years at 50% and will have served 5 years this June. I have read about similar or worse circumstances where the individuals received a substantially lower sentence. Zachary  is currently confined at Gramham Correctional Center and feels like he received the death sentence because of the pandemic. Our country also has a problem with mass incarceration and in great need of Criminal Justice Reform. My son is a non-violent, low-level offender without any ties to any criminal organizations or gangs. My son has no criminal history. Anyone who has spent time with Zach will tell you he follows the rules, is respectful and hasn't caused any problems. I believe this experience of spending time in prison has saved my son's life. He was an addict, another statistic in our opioid epidemic. He has persevered through some very tough times. Now he is 5 years sober, found his faith again in God, helps others, is writing a book, and is looking forward to talking more college classes or attend a trade school. The first time you meet him you will see a soft spoken and kind hearted young man that gets along great with others. My family, friends and I pray that you grant my son clemency. Thank you for your consideration. We greatly appreciate it.