#FREEKEVINALLEN

KEVIN'S

STORY

Kevin Allen is currently serving a 35-year sentence after he was convicted of selling $20 worth of marijuana.

On December 27, 2012, and March 13, 2013, the Bossier Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force paid a confidential informant to approach Allen and solicit marijuana. Mr. Allen provided the CI with a grand total of $20 worth of weed.

Kevin was found guilty by a split jury on March 18, 2014. Initially sentenced to 10 years imprisonment of hard labor for each count, the state filed for an enhancement of punishment under the state’s habitual offender statutes. Because he had previous drug charges, Kevin was then resentenced to life imprisonment without the benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence, even though he had never been convicted of any violent crimes.

Kevin was resentenced from life without the possibility of parole when the Louisiana Supreme Court ordered the judge to give Kevin a sentence that is not constitutionally excessive, but 35 years is longer than anyone should be incarcerated for cannabis. However, Kevin's resentencing means he will be eligible for parole later this year.

Last Prisoner Project is launching the #FreeKevinAllen advocacy campaign to generate public pressure on the Louisiana Board of Pardons & Parole to do what is right and #FreeKevinAllen. The more people who amplify Kevin's case, the more likely it is that the state will use it's power to #FreeKevinAllen.

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“Hello, my name is ______.

I’m calling in regards to Kevin Allen (C-199853), a Louisianan currently incarcerated at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana, serving a 35-year sentence without after he was convicted of selling $20 worth of marijuana.

Kevin was resentenced from life without the possibility of parole when the Louisiana Supreme Court ordered the judge to give Kevin a sentence that is not constitutionally excessive, but 35 years is longer than anyone should be incarcerated for cannabis. However, Kevin's resentencing means he will be eligible for parole later this year. 

In light of the minor nature of Allen's offenses, marijuana's growing legality, and the time Kevin has already served, I'm respectfully urging the Louisiana Board of Pardon and Parole to use its authority to free Kevin Allen and allow him to return home to his supportive community.

Thank you so much for your time."

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“Hello, my name is ______.

I’m calling in regards to Kevin Allen (C-199853), a Louisianan currently incarcerated at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana, serving a 35-year sentence without after he was convicted of selling $20 worth of marijuana.

Kevin was resentenced from life without the possibility of parole when the Louisiana Supreme Court ordered the judge to give Kevin a sentence that is not constitutionally excessive, but 35 years is longer than anyone should be incarcerated for cannabis. However, Kevin's resentencing means he will be eligible for parole later this year. 

In light of the minor nature of Allen's offenses, marijuana's growing legality, as well as time Kevin has already served, I'm respectfully urging you to use your power to pardon Kevin Allen through the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole to free him and allow him to return home to his supportive community.

Thank you so much for your time."

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"Dear Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole,

My name is ______ , and I’m writing in regards to Kevin Allen (C-199853), a Louisianan currently incarcerated at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana, serving a 35-year sentence without after he was convicted of selling $20 worth of marijuana.

Kevin was resentenced from life without the possibility of parole when the Louisiana Supreme Court ordered the judge to give Kevin a sentence that is not constitutionally excessive, but 35 years is longer than anyone should be incarcerated for cannabis. However, Kevin's resentencing means he will be eligible for parole later this year. 

In light of the minor nature of Allen's offenses, marijuana's growing legality, and the time Kevin has already served, I'm respectfully urging the Louisiana Board of Pardon and Parole to use its authority to free Kevin Allen and allow him to return home to his supportive community.

Thank you for your time."

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Dear Gov. Jeff Landry,

My name is ______ , and I’m writing in regards to Kevin Allen (C-199853), a Louisianan currently incarcerated at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana, serving a 35-year sentence without after he was convicted of selling $20 worth of marijuana.

Kevin was resentenced from life without the possibility of parole when the Louisiana Supreme Court ordered the judge to give Kevin a sentence that is not constitutionally excessive, but 35 years is longer than anyone should be incarcerated for cannabis. However, Kevin's resentencing means he will be eligible for parole later this year. 

In light of the minor nature of Allen's offenses, marijuana's growing legality, as well as time Kevin has already served, I'm respectfully urging you to use your power to pardon Kevin Allen or request DA Schuyler Marvin use his authority to free Kevin Allen and allow him to return home to his supportive community.

Thank you for your time.

SPREAD THE CALL TO

#FREEKEVINALLEN

The more people who put pressure on the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole to release Kevin Allen from incarceration, the more likely it is to use its power to grant him parole. We encourage you to share information about Kevin’s case with your networks and use your social media accounts to push the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole, Gov. Jeff Landry, and their aides to #FreeKevinAllen.