Indecency With a Child by Contact

[eugenernew]

My son pled quilty to the charge of "Indecency With a Child by Contact". On the JUDGEMENT OF CONVICTION BY COURT it lists the statue as 21.1(a)(1) and the degree of offense as a 2nd degree felony. His plea bargain resulted in a sentence of 7 years.
My son's lawyer assured us that the plea bargain was a really good deal. He also stated verbally, in letters and in e-mails that the charge is non-aggravated and my son will be eligible for parole when he has served 1/4th of his time.
Now the parole board says the charge is classified as aggravated and my son will not be eligible for parole until he has served 1/2 of the sentence.
My questions: Should I consider bringing incompetence charges against the lawyer?
What recourse do I have with the parole board?

 

[army judge]

You have no recourse against anyone.

Your son was the client.

By the way, Sonny Boy, has no recourse, either.

Plea bargains are NOT appealable. One gives up any appellate relief when you agree to the deal.

If Sonny Boy believes his lawyer misled him, he can file a grievance with the State Bar. Trust me, from what you say, Sonny Boy has no case, either.

 

[eugenernew]

Thanks for the information. I am not happy with your reply but at least now I know.

 

[BayState]

My son pled quilty to the charge of "Indecency With a Child by Contact". On the JUDGEMENT OF CONVICTION BY COURT it lists the statue as 21.1(a)(1) and the degree of offense as a 2nd degree felony. His plea bargain resulted in a sentence of 7 years.
My son's lawyer assured us that the plea bargain was a really good deal. He also stated verbally, in letters and in e-mails that the charge is non-aggravated and my son will be eligible for parole when he has served 1/4th of his time.
Now the parole board says the charge is classified as aggravated and my son will not be eligible for parole until he has served 1/2 of the sentence.
My questions: Should I consider bringing incompetence charges against the lawyer?What recourse do I have with the parole board?

Perhaps if you allow Junior to grow up he would not consider children his sexual "playmates".