THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE! A KIDS WHOLE LIFE GONE FOR STEALING A CAR. JOIN THE NATIONAL MOVEMENT TO BRING LAMONT HOME. LAMONT EARL EPINGER TDCJ#00674574 RECIEVED A LIFE SENTENCE IN FEBUARY OF 1994 FOR STEALING MONEY AND A CAR AT THE AGE OF 17 YEARS OLD. (NO INJURIES OR PHYSICAL VIOLENCE TO THE VICTIM AT ALL.) HIM AND TWO 16 YEAR OLD KIDS WERE APPREHENDED JOY RIDING A FEW DAYS LATER IN THE STOLEN VEHICLE IN 1993. HIS CO DEFENDANTS BOTH WERE SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IMPRISONMENT, BUT LAMONT BEING THE OLDEST KID (AGE 17) LAMONT RECIEVED THE MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT OF A LIFE IMPRISONMENT SENTENCE. HES NOW 44 YEARS OLD, AND HAS BEEN IN PRISON 27 YEARS PLUS FOR HIS FIRST MISTAKE EVER AS A KID. ABSOLUTELY NO PHYSICAL HARM DURING THE CRIME. PLEASE RIGHTEOUS PEOPLE, HELP LAMONT COME HOME. EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO A SECOND CHANCE IN LIFE. THIS MAN MADE A DECISION AS A CHILD. WE ALL HAVE MADE MISTAKES AS YOUTH.HE HAS PAID DEARLY, NO PROMS, NO GRADUATIONS, NO CHRISTMAS,NO FAMILY MEMORIES, NO LIFE EXPERIENCES, BUT MOST OF ALL. HIS DAUGHTER THATS NOW 30 HAS GROWN UP WITH OUT HER FATHER.I  CONTACTED THE JUDGE THAT SENTENCED HIM TO LIFE IN 1994, SHE CONTACTED ME BACK WITHIN 2 HOURS WITH WAYS TO HELP BRING HIM HOME. PLZ SIGN AND HELP MY BROTHER GET HIS CHANCE TO  EXPERIENCE LIFE. THANK YOU. MUCH LOVE SOC   

Hi, your honor. My name is Soccates Walker, and I am writing this letter on behalf of my brother Lamont Earl Epinger #674574 who was sentenced to life in prison for aggravated robbery at the age of 17 years old in Dallas county 204 judiciary courts on February 4th, 1994. You were the sitting judge at the time during his open plea. My brother was 17 years old first time ever in trouble, he is now 44 years old and still in prison without the eligibility of parole. 

 There was absolutely no physical violence in his case. no firearms discharged, nothing. There were also 2 16 year old co defendants who received 15 years in tdcj. I am writing this letter in good faith to bring him home. He made a mistake at the age of 17, But it shouldn't cost him his entire life on this earth. There are murderers who have served less time, I repeat no physical violence at all. and it was his  first time ever getting in trouble. He has been incarcerated 28 years now and has a great disciplinary record, works for the major on the units, and has several trades and educational certificates from school. I ask sincerely and with every humble bone in my body. Will you please consider looking into his case and consider the time reduction, or even advocating to help us get him free. He is a great man that made a mistake. I Promise. He hasn't seen freedom since he was a kid. I ask with the utmost respect, and pray that this letter reaches you in a god filled mood. Thank you again for even reading this. 

Lena Levario <judgelenalevario@gmail.com>
Mar 22, 2021, 3:08 PM 
Dear Mr. Walker:

I have heard and have handled many cases since 1994.  I do not have a personal recollection of these cases.  I understand what you are saying and how you feel about your brother.  And, I am sorry you are going through this. I have reviewed your email and have done a little bit of research into this matter. 

It appears that you would need the current judge, the current district attorney and the current sheriff to agree with a commutation of sentence.  I cannot give you legal advice.  I am just saying that I believe that I cannot be the one to request a commutation of sentence.  I suggest that you get the advice of a lawyer as to how it is possible under law to get your brother released from jail earlier than his parole date. 

There is an organization called the Innocence Project of Texas.  Although you are not claiming that your brother is innocent, they work with lawyers who are very experienced in getting people out of prison.  You may contact them to ask for free legal advice or for a referral to a lawyer who might be able to help you.  I don’t know if they will help you, but you should try.  Here is their email:  info@innocencetexas.org.  Their website says they don’t speak with people by telephone.

Respectfully,

 
Lena Levario

Retired Senior Judge and Mediator

t. (214) 680-9525

f. (214) 225.6024www.LenaLevario.com