My name is Ernest Gwinn R26930. I am currently housed at Dixon Correctional Center 2600 N. Brinton Ave, Dixon, IL 61021. 

I filed an Executive Clemency for commutation of two prison sentences. I received one sentence for 25 years at 50% for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Additionally, I received 20 years at 85% for a home invasion with an injury. As of March 2018, I will have served 15 years of the assigned sentence. My current release date is September 4, 2032, my mandatory release date is September 4, 2035. By signing my petition, you are showing your support for my sentences to be concurrent instead of consecutively.

Anybody out there with a loved one in prison or even if you have been incarcerated? If so, you have to understand this pain. If you could get out or have your loved one released with your signature, would you do it? Well, I am a good man whose made some mistakes. I am not perfect but I have learned from my mistakes. I too, am also a son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend - just like some of you! 

My 25 years at 50% = 12 1/2 years (to do) + 20 years at 85% = 17 years (to do). So, 12 1/2 years (to do) + 17 years (to do) = 29 1/2 years (to serve in prison). This is with my sentences consecutively, right now. Then, 29 1/2 years (to serve) - 15 years (already served) = 14 1/2 (more years to serve). If I were not out on bond when I caught my second case, my time would have been run concurrent anyways (together). 

This petition will support my effort in getting my sentences concurrently which would be my 15 years (I've already served) being applied evenly into both of my sentences. So the 12 1/2 years (to do) minus 15 years (I’ve already served) is done, 17 years (to do) minus 15 years I’ve already served equals 2 years (left to serve) and I’m out of prison.

Please review my accomplishments that I have achieved during my 15 years of incarceration. If you are in support of my release, please sign the petition. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to write me. I appreciate your time and consideration.

Summarization of Incarcerated Accomplishments

Certifications

1. 06/2003 - 09/2003, Dads Are Doing Something (D.A.D.S.) 12 weeks
2. 06/2003 - 09/2003, Aggression Control Training (I.A.C.T.) - 12 weeks
3. 2003 Substance Abuse, Lake County Jail - 12 weeks
4. 06/10/2004, Practical Christian Living
5. 12/23/2004, Ten Men You Should Know - 10 weeks 
6. 04/14/2003 - 01/02/07, The C.E.F Mailbox Club - 95 lessons, 3.95GPA
7. 04/16/2005, In God We Trust - 10 lessons
8. 10/2004 - 08/30/05, Blackstone Career Institute, Paralegal/Legal Assistant, Diploma
9. 03/24/2006, God's Great Salvation
10. 10/03/2006, Basic Bible Truths
11. 10/2007 - 05/29/2009, Business Management (D.A.C.C.), 37 credit hours
12. 03/28/2012, Faithful Fathers, 12 modules 
13. 07/16/2012, Anger Management, 12 modules
14. 04/26/2013, Lifestyle Redirection, 12 modules
15. 06/24/2013, Knowing Jesus Christ, 12 modules
16. 07/26/2013, The God News, 4 lessons
17. 08/06/2013, Lesson on Assurance, 12 lessons
18. 08/19/2013, Born to Win, 12 lessons
19. 08/21/2013, A Country Called Heaven, 12 lessons
20. 08/28/2013, Talking with Christ, 12 lessons
21. 08/31/2013, Henry Hill Correctional Center, Water Baptized as Protestant Christian
22. 09/30/2013, The Word of God, 12 lessons
23. 09/30/2013, The Good News of Your Salvation, 12 weeks
24. 09/30/2013, The Greatest Man Alive, 3 lessons
25. 10/21/2013, Growing as a Christian
26. 10/21/2013, Developing Your Faith 
27. 12/02/2013, Inside Out Dads, 12 modules
28. 12/16/2013, Lessons for Christian Living, 12 lessons
29. 12/16/2013, Doing Time with Jesus, 12 lessons
30. 12/17/2013, Basic Christian Doctrine, 10 lessons
31. 12/17/2013, Serving Others, 12 lessons
32. 12/31/2013, Discovering the Bible
33. 02/13/2014, My New Life in Christ, 20 lessons
34. 02/17/2004, A Journey through the Bible, 12 lessons
35. 02/17/2004, Sense and Nonsense about Prayer, 12 lessons
36. 02/17/2004, Lessons on Christian Living, 12 lessons
37. 03/17/2014, Proverbs for Life, 12 lessons
38. 03/17/2014, Securely Saved and Sure of It, 12 lessons
39. 03/17/2014, Twelve Units of Study, 12 units
40. 03/18/2014, Stratford Career Institute, Diploma, Highest Honors
41. 04/11/2014, The New Life in Christ, Part II, 12 lessons
42. 04/21/2014, Walking the Walk, 10 lessons
43. 04/21/2014, How to Succeed on the Streets, 12 lessons
44. 04/21/2014, Ecclesiastes, 10 lessons
45. 04/30/2014, Victorious Christian Living
46. 05/12/2014, The Character of the Christian
47. 05/12/2014, The Spirit Filled Christian,
48. 05/19/2014, What the Bible Teaches, 12 lessons
49. 05/19/2014, God is There, 12 lessons
50. 05/27/2014, Basic Bible Beliefs 
51. 06/16/2014, Managing Anger God's Way, 10 lessons
52. 06/16/2014, The Bible, What's in it for You, 10 lessons
53. 06/23/2014, The Character of the Christian
54. 07/08/2014, I'll Take the High Road, 12 lessons
55. 07/28/2014, One God, One Way, 12 lessons
56. 08/12/2014, Walking with Christ
57. 08/21/2014, New Life in Christ III, 25 lessons
58. 08/27/2014, Foundations for Faith
59. 09/02/2014, Parables of Jesus, Part I
60. 12/12/2014, Practical Christian Living, 24 lessons
61. 01/19/2015, The Letter of John, 6 lessons
62. 01/19/2015, The Letter of James
63. 02/12/2015, Basic Bible Truths, 10 lessons
64. 07/28/2014, Emmas Correspondence School, 24 units
65. 12/17/2014, Substance Abuse, Danville Correctional Center
66. 02/24/2015, Transforming Incarcerated Dads, 2-day seminar, IDOC
67. 03/02/2015, Men Who Met the Master, 6 lessons
68. 03/02/2015, Discovering Bible Study, 10 lessons
69. 03/05/2015, Growing in Discipleship
70. 04/01/2015, Fisher of Men, 3 lessons
71. 07/20/2015, The Spirit World, 8 lessons
72. 08/31/2015, Summary of the Bible, 12 lessons
73. 08/31/2015, Parables of Jesus, Part II
74. 09/01/2015, Study on Prayer
75. 09/05/2015, Sharing Your Faith
76. 10/24/2015, The Spirit Filled Christian
77. 11/15/2015, Devine Versus Natural View Point
78. 01/04/2016, The Believers Battle with Temptation, 12 lessons
79. 01/04/2016, Forgiving and Being Forgiven, 4 lessons
80. 01/05/2016, Jonah, 16 lessons
81. 01/25/2016, Romans, 16 lessons
82. 03/24/2016, God's Great Salvation, 16 lessons
83. 04/27/2016, Men of Bible, Part I
84. 06/15/2016, Discipleship Program The Sermon on the Mount
85. 06/15/2016, All That He Did
86. 06/22/2016, A Soldier's Call Know Jesus Christ
87. 07/13/2016, Street Church, The Cross and Suffering
88. 07/26/2016, Shingle Quality Specialist
89. 08/02/2016, Master Shingle Applicator Wizard
90. 12/16/2016, Basic Bible Doctrine, 95 lessons
91. 01/10/2017, The Source of Life, 12 lessons
92. 01/16/2017, Men of the Bible, Part II
93. 02/01/2017, The Holiness of God, Perfect Attendance
94. 03/01/2017, The Assurance of Salvation, Perfect Attendance
95. 03/2017, Unleash the Masterpiece, Foundations for Life, 16 weeks
96. 03/27/2017, The Lordship of Christ, 10 lessons
97. 05/03/2017, Soldiers of Christ Ministries, Discipleship Program
98. 06/05/2017, Women of the Bible
99. 07/21/2017, A Study of Exodus
100. 05/2017, World Bible College, This is Good News
101. 06/2017, World Bible College, God Has Spoken
102. 07/2017, World Bible College, Knowing Jesus
103. 08/2017, World Bible College, Born of the Water
104. 03/2018, Taking the Lead, Foundations for Life, 16 weeks 
105. 03/2018, Men's Fraternity, Certificate of Commencement, 36 weeks

Employment

1. 10/2006 - 07/2007, Menard Correctional Center, Barbershop, transferred
2. 05/2010 - 07/2011, Henry Hill Correctional Center, Maintenance, Electrician's Helper
3. 08/2011 - 08/2012, Henry Hill Correctional Center, Kitchen/Cook
4. 05/2014 - 09/2014, Danville Correctional Center, Barbershop, went back to college
5. 06/2015 - 02/2016, Danville Correctional Center, Laundry Porter, 2nd Shift, transferred
6. 05/2016 - 12/2016, Dixon Correctional Center, Production, 3rd shift/Kitchen
7. 01/2017 - 08/2017, Dixon Correctional Center, Hospital, Infirmary, Sanitation Specialist
8. 08/2017 - Present, Dixon Correctional Center, Electrician's Helper, awaiting opening
9. 06/2018 - Present, Dixon Correctional Center, Hospital, Ambulatory Aide 

College

1. 10/2004 - 08/30/2015, Blackstone Career Institute, Paralegal/Legal Assistant, Diploma
2. 10/2007 - 05/29/2009, Danville Area Community College, Business Management, 37 credit hours
3. 05/2009 - 05/12/201, Lakeland College, Associates in Liberal Studies, Cum Laude
4. 03/18/2014, Stratford Career Institute, Electrician, Diploma, Highest Honors
5. 06/01/2014 - 05/20/2016, Danville Area Community College, Associates in Science and Arts, Cum Laude
6. 01/2016 - 03/2016, University of Illinois - Urbana, Education Justice Program, Bachelor's Degree Program, transferred to facility closer to home, 1 of 35 students