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(Updated: 12-09-08) *UPDATE 2008.12.05 Court finally happened. I have been sentenced to FOUR years - barring I don't get an appointment with a federal agent by Jan 22nd. Yesterday the Judge was like 'Wasn't there a reason we were postponing?' My lawyer - 'Yes, we've been trying to set up an appointment but with the election no one has been available.' The Prosecutor - 'Well we see no reason to keep postponing.' Why not? Don't we have the same reasons we had? I've been out working, doing good, staying out of trouble, supporting my family. I own property, I pay taxes. We have a government so far in debt we will soon all be speaking chinese yet it makes perfect sense to them to throw me away for two years at a cost to taxpayers of $80,000 a year instead of letting me out on say house arrest and helping?? I'll never understand... see THIS link... If I don't meet with a Federal Agent by
January 22 to try and reduce my time, looks like I'll be going
away for (85% I think of ) FOUR years to a Federal Prison in Yazoo City...
------------------------------------------------------ Calling all friends past, present and future: I need your help. I have always tried my best to do anything and everything to help any and all of my friends but I have always been reluctant to ask for any help in return. I don't' have a real good reason why - maybe I just never wanted to seem to be a bother. But now has come a time that I really do need some help and lots of it. As most of you know I have kinda got myself into
a little trouble with the Feds. I know I shouldn't have been
doing what I was doing, making fake ids and counterfeit checks.
And I know too I especially shouldn't have been hanging around
the people I was, or person rather - I'll omit the name to
protect the guilty but those of you that know me know who I am
talking about. I know what I did was wrong and I am sorry that
something that started as pure curiosity escalated into the
crime it became. I actually did everything with a good heart. My
'friend' (in quotes) was doing bad and complaing about not
having money to pay his fines and his bills and he knew what i
could do and my thought was 'well there are companies all over
the world that make novelty items that may seem perfectly real
and that its only a crime when someone attempts to pass them off
as real. I never attempted to pass off anything as real. I told
him that it was his thing and his risk if he wanted to but that
I would not. In the end it didn't matter. He got caught and told
on me and I got into trouble just the same. Now I know that it
is best not to be curious about some things. My only defense,
which isn't much defense at all, is that I never hurt a person.
I never stole an identity or did anything against any
individual. The only losers in anything I did was big
corporation and maybe a bank or insurance company. - and well,
myself. To all of those - I am really sorry.
Example Letters Here
Robert Wallace, President
/ Owner R K Wallace Construction 21 yrs
R. K. Wallace Construction, IncJayess, MS 39641
Date: June 24, 2008
Honorable Tom S. Lee United States District Judge 245 E. Capitol Street, Suite 222 Jackson, MS 39201
Re: USA v. Jimmy Dale Hewitt; Criminal Action No. 3:07cr184TSL-LRA in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Dear Judge Lee: My name is Robert Wallace - President and owner of R. K. Wallace Construction, Inca medium to large Steel Erection Company located in southwestern Mississippi. My company presently employs 50+ plus men, and this the sole support of their families.
Jimmy Hewitt is a very good and very necessary employee cfmy company. He has been my office and technical manager for the past four years and without his employ my company would suffer undue and great hardship. Mr. Hewitt has designed and managed my computer network, server, storage, backups - he is the author and developer of much of my accounting system - and he has created and managed my company wide GPS tracking and office security systems. I have no one else in my employ nor do I believe I can find someone who exhibits the skills nor whom I can trust to run and manage my systems as Mr. Hewitt. Also Mr. Hewitt has a newborn son, Jacob, and another child on the way. I have two daughters of my own and cannot imagine the effect on their lives or mine had I not been around or had they not had a father.
I do not have any idea or guess as to the result of Mr. Hewitt's pending court proceedings, but I would ask for the mercy of the judge to take into consideration not only Mr. Hewitt's family but also the great hardship his absence would cause to myself and my company, which translates into my livelihood and my employee's livelihood. I would ask that if at all possible some arrangement could be made whether thru some form of probation or whatever you may deem necessary but that the end result be that Mr. Hewitt continues to work in my employ and provide the services I have come to require and depend on.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Respectfully yours, ~~ Robert Wallace President I Owner
Monticello, Ms. 39654
6/24/08
Honorable Tom S. Lee United States District Judge 245 E. Capitol Street Suite 222 Jackson, Ms. 39201
Re: USA v. Jimmy Dale Hewitt; Criminal Action No. 33:07cr184TSL-LRA in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Dear Judge Lee:
I am a 75 year of age, retired from American Cyanamid Company a diversify chemical company out of Wayne N.J. I was a regional sales manager with them for 34 years living and working in the eastern and western regions of the United States. My last tenure was in the Dallas, TX. Market.
After retirement in 1990 I return to my beloved Mississippi to live out my dreams of devoting my time and energy to help my home town, Monticello, Ms.
At the present time, I’m president of the Monticello United Methodist Men (14 years) and Trustee( Five years), member of the Board of Directors Lawrence Co. Civic Center and Regional/Military (Curator) Museum, Commissioner ( 14 years) of Ms. Reg. Housing Authority No. VII, McComb, Ms., Lawrence Co. Community Development Ass., The Cooper’s Ferry Park, Pine Belk Crime Stoppers, past president and member of the Exchange Club ( Awarded the “Book of Golden Deeds”),and member of the Lawrence Co. Chamber of Commerce . 1997 received the “Civic Award” from the Law. Co. Chamber of Commerce and 2008 received the “E.M. Graham Award” the highest civic award the Chamber gives.
I met and become acquainted with Jimmy Hewitt in 2003 while working an a bridge project expanding 475ft and to heights of 20ft are more in the Cooper’s Ferry Park alone the Pearl River. I spent the next 90 days with him on this project. He was a inmate at the Lawrence Co. Jail at that time and he became more are less the lead man on the bridge due to his quick grasp of the structural design of the bridge. After Jimmy’s release from jail he has volunteered to help anyway he could on civic projects, we had going in the city. Just here lately he help me on some repairs on this bridge.
I’ve stayed in touch with Jimmy since he purchase his home in Monticello and is employed at Wallace Steel in Jayess, Ms. as their CTO, Business and Technology Administrator. They tell me he has brought this company as for as computer technology, from almost zero to year 2008 knowledge. He has completely built them a new computer system design for their business.
I would ask you for leniency for Jimmy, for he is no physical threat to anyone and as long as I have know him, I have never seen him show any kind of anger. Punishment, yes but not incarceration. I don’t see where this will help the crime or the State. I know you will do what’s right, and what ever your decision is, I will accept.
Respectfully yours,
Charles E. Bufkin
Monticello, MS 39654
6/18/08
Honorable Tom S. Lee United States District Judge 245 E. Capitol Street Suite 222 Jackson, MS 39201
Re: USA v. Jimmy Dale Hewitt; Criminal Action No. 3;07cr184TSL-LRA in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Dear Judge Lee:
I am employed as an archivist and historian by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History in Jackson. I have known Jimmy Hewitt for nearly three years. We met while I was a graduate student at the University of Southern Mississippi and became friends. We are currently engaged to be married and are expecting our first child together in December.
Jimmy has held a steady job at R.K. Wallace Construction ever since I met him. He enjoys the challenges of his job and works hard. He is always willing and available to work late hours or take calls while he is at home. Jimmy is very dedicated to his employers and takes his responsibilities very seriously.
Jimmy has enthusiastically worked with me on various research projects that I have undertaken concerning the history of Lawrence County and the town of Monticello. He has assisted Mr. Charles Bufkin to construct a bridge overlooking the Pearl River in Monticello and to beautify Cooper’s Ferry Park making it a safe and welcoming place for all members of the community to enjoy. Jimmy is the type of person who cares dearly about his family and friends, is interested and involved in his community, and is constantly striving to become a better person.
Recently Jimmy learned that he has a young son, Jacob, from a previous relationship. He has embraced his child and is a loving and devoted father. I would hate to see him separated from this little boy just as they are getting to know each other and form a bond.
With all of my family living in New Orleans, I depend on Jimmy quite a bit. As my pregnancy progresses I know that I will be depending on him even more. He supports me emotionally and financially and is always there when I need him. I honestly don’t know what I would do without him. He has expressed sadness to me over the fact that he missed Jacob’s birth and the first few months of his life. Because of this, he doesn’t want to be away from his new baby for even a day. There are two innocent little boys who need their father and so many other people who love Jimmy and depend on him. I look forward to the day that this is all behind us and we can be a happy family.
I respectfully ask the court to please show leniency at Jimmy Hewitt’s sentencing. He has made mistakes but I truly believe that he has learned from them. Jimmy is genuinely a good person who loves his family and is a productive member of society.
Respectfully yours,
Lori Schexnayder
Metairie, LA. 70003
07/03/2008
Honorable Tom S. Lee United States District Judge 245 E. Capital Street Suite 222 Jackson, MS. 39201
Re: USA v. Jimmy Dale Hewitt; Criminal Action No. 3:07cr184TSL-LRA in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Dear Judge Lee: I am a Lieutenant with the Jefferson Parish Fire Dept. I have been employed by J.P.F.D. for 22 years and am a highly decorated officer. I met Jimmy through his mother, whom I have been acquainted with for approximately 20 years and recently married in April 2008.
Jimmy has held a steady job with R.K. Wallace Construction since October 2004. He is very dedicated to his employers. He is always willing to work long hours, take calls while he is at home, and go in on off days. He enjoys his job and takes his responsibilities very seriously.
Jimmy cares very deeply about his family and friends. He is a very loving, devoted father to his 9 month old son. When his son became ill, he was at his bedside, providing love and care that only a father can give. When his mother's illness requires hospitalization or attention, he is there by her side, giving care, love, and support. He is always available to assist family and friends with any needs. Jimmy also cares for his community. He has assisted Mr. Charles Bufkin in the construction of a bridge overlooking the Pearl River in Monticello and a project to beautify Cooper's Ferry Park. He strives to keep his community litter free and beautiful.
Jimmy is a very loving, devoted son and father. He is engaged to be married and expecting his second child in December. I would hate to see him separated from his son and miss the pleasurable events leading to and the day of the birth of his second child. I respectfully ask the court to please show leniency at Jimmy Hewitt's sentencing. He is very loved and needed by his family. For them to be separated would be devastating. Yes, he has made mistakes, but I believe he has changed. He is constantly striving to become a better person and a productive member of society.
Respectfully Yours,
Adolph C. Wahlen III
Metairie, LA. 70003
07/03/2008
Honorable Tom S. Lee United States District Judge 245 E. Capital Street Suite 222 Jackson, MS. 39201
Re: USA v. Jimmy Dale Hewitt; Criminal Action No. 3:07cr184TSL-LRA in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Dear Judge Lee:
I am Jimmy Hewitt’s mother. I am a Registered Nurse with a B.S. degree in nursing. I have worked in the medical profession for 26 years. I have been unable to work for, approximately, the past 2 years due medical problems. I have been diagnosed with bone disease that has progressively worsened to the point that I cannot sit or stand for any length of time. On occasion, I am unable to care for myself. I need assistance with basic personal hygiene. In February 2006, I had a heart attack and diagnosed with vascular disease. In December 2005, after a series of blood test and a blood marrow biopsy, I was diagnosed with a blood disease. Without my son, his caring, love and support, I don’t believe I could have mentally handled everything that I was dealt. In spite of my permanent, physical disability, I am looking into returning to school, to further my education and obtain a position in medicine that I can physically perform.
Jimmy is a very intelligent person with a vast array of knowledge. He is dedicated to his employers. For the past 4 years, he has a steady job with R.K. Wallace Construction. He enjoys his job and is always willing to work late hours, provide assistance to co-workers, go in on days off and take business calls at home. Jimmy has assisted his fiancée with various research projects. He also assisted Mr. Charles Bufkin with construction of a bridge overlooking the Pearl River in Monticello and to beautify Cooper’s Ferry Park making it a safe, welcoming place the community can enjoy.
Jimmy cares deeply for his family and friends. He is a very devoted son, father and companion for his fiancé. When his 9 month old son became ill, he remained by his side, providing love and care that only a father can give. Whenever I have been in need, he has always been by my side providing love and support. When I became ill and was alone, I called Jimmy. He came to my aide as fast as he could. He bathed, dressed me and carried me to the hospital, never leaving my side. Jimmy is always available for family and friends.
Jimmy is engaged to be married and is expecting his second child in December. For Jimmy to be separated from his family and to miss the events leading to and the day of, the birth of his second child would be dire. I respectfully ask the court to please show leniency at Jimmy Hewitt’s sentencing. He is very loved and needed. Jimmy has made mistakes, but I believe he has changed. He is constantly striving to become a better person and a productive member of society.
Respectfully yours,
Karen Wahlen
Jimmy Hewitt Sr. 07/21/08 Honorable Tom S. Lee Re USA v. Jimmy Dale Hewitt; Criminal Action No. 3;07cr184TSL-LRA in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi Dear Judge Lee: I am Jimmy Hewitt’s father. We come from a long line of honest, hard-working people. I have worked part-time since the age of 11 on my family’s farm cutting and hauling hay, working the cows, repairing fences and the thousands of other chores that go along with living on a farm. At age 17, after graduating high school, I worked as a union boiler maker. I have built and repaired mills, coal burners, refineries, and nuclear plants over most of the country. I did this for 18 years until I became disabled from a fall on the job. Even after I continued to work as I could around my home, work still with cows, and everything else my body will allow, all the time teaching my son and instilling these hard work ethics unto him. I am also the type of person quick to help those in need, putting myself out for my family and friends, being a good neighbor and doing what I can for my community. I have made sure my son learned these values as well. Jimmy has always been there when I need him, whether it was cutting grass, fixing fence, working on our cars, or even changing a light bulb, I have always been able to count on my son. He has also after work and during his free time made himself available to any and all of our family members and neighbors. I cannot think of one of family member whose car my son has not worked on, or computer he has fixed. Neighbors are always calling me asking when Jimmy’s gonna be by saying they need his help or advice on a problem they are working on cause they know they can rely on his help. I remember times when he helped his great aunt Robbie put out a fire that had gotten away and threatened her home and sheds, also when he helped herd cattle from our Aunt Jean’s yard that had gotten out after a tree had fell on the fence, setting up and fixing my sister Rachel‘s computer, and there are many more things I could name. I am the type of person who likes to be self reliant. I am slow to ask for help, however if Jimmy senses or sees that something needs to be done he automatically helps with it or does it for me; he does not wait to be asked. His help and readiness to help are valuable beyond measure to me, the rest of our family, and neighbors; anyone in need. My son is a very hard worker and loyal. He has worked for Robert Wallace for the last four years putting in many long and hard hours. I have heard from numerous sources how much he has helped and benefitted R. K. Wallace Construction. I have spoken with Mr. Wallace on several occasions and he never fails to praise my son’s hard work, dependability, and diligence to whatever chore that needs done. I’m very proud of the way he has applied himself and proven himself. Having recently found out that he was a father, I was very proud to see my son take on the responsibilities of fatherhood. I have watched him with Jacob and I can tell that he is a loving, caring, doting father. To see the way his face lights up while playing, feeding, or changing his diaper is a great thing to see and if anyone could see his interaction with his son they would realize what a crime it would be for them not to be together. I respectfully ask the court to please show my son leniency at his sentencing. He has made his mistakes as we all have but I know that he has learned from them and will not repeat them. It would be a great loss to me, personally, and family and neighbors in general for Jimmy not to be here for us to count on. Respectfully yours, Jimmy Hewitt Sr.
Brookhaven, MS 39601
7/02/09 Honorable Tom S. Lee United States District Judge 245 E. Capitol Street Suite 222 Jackson, MS 39201
Re: USA v. Jimmy Dale Hewitt; Criminal Action No. 3;07cr184TSL-LRA in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi Dear Judge Lee: I am a semi-professional musician and have known, as well as considered my best friend, Jimmy Hewitt for over fifteen years. We met at Lawrence County High School, from where I transferred & graduated in the top of my class through ABeka Home Schooling. I currently have a GPA of 4.0 at Copiah-Lincoln Community College where I am a psychology major. Jimmy has been a loyal friend, a decent and hardworking citizen, as well as a devoted family man and contributing citizen, in some form or fashion, for as long as we have been friends. We may not get to speak as often as we would like due to his many responsibilities at RK Wallace Construction, but he is always among the very few people I would trust to watch over my family, children, and loved ones if I were away or injured. He has provided help for me and my family financially as well as spiritually and emotional, and has never expects anything in return. In fact, he refuses compensation for any good deed he performs stating that the act alone was payment enough. Jimmy informed me in the near past that he is the father or his own son. Since then, he has even further embraced the values of parenthood that all parents share: a good home, education, and future for our children. Jimmy Dale Hewitt is in no way a threat, violently or otherwise, to anyone. He is a decent, hardworking, loyal man who displays responsibility, morality, and equality at all times. I would ask for leniency for Jimmy as he is a respectful and hardworking citizen
Respectfully yours,
Dustin Sutton Monticello, MS 39654
July 18, 2008
Honorable Tom S. Jones United States District Court 245 E. Capitol ST. Suit 222 Jackson, MS 39601
Re- USA vs. Jimmy Dale Hewitt Criminal Action No-3;o7 cr 184TSL-LRA in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.
Dear Judge Lee:
I am employed as a Home Health care provider in Louisiana, I take care of those who cannot care for themselves. I am also a mother of two children. I have known Jimmy Hewitt for nearly15 years. We were friends in school and also attended Topeka Baptist Church together.
Jimmy is a hard worker at R. K. Wallace Construction. He is always available to anyone who needs his assistance. He is very polite and always willing to lend a hand. He takes his mother to her doctors appointments in Louisiana. I can’t count the times Jimmy has been there for me. A few years ago I was in a accident where I broke my back and was not able to drive, I was very depressed, he help lift my spirits. He would come take me to get groceries or anywhere else I needed to go. Always there to listen if I need to talk. If I get in a sticky situation with my computer Jimmy is always there to help me out of it.
He is currently working on a project to construct a bridge across the Pearl River at Cooper’s Ferry Park in Monticello. Making it safer for our elderly and our children not to mention making Monticello Mississippi a beautiful place to live.
Jimmy has a handsome son Jacob, who he adores. They have built a bond like a father and son need. He is engaged and expecting a second child. I can’t emphasize the importance of him being with his family, friends and community. I respectfully ask the court to show leniency at Jimmy Hewitt’s sentencing.
Respectfully Yours,
Tracy L. Miller
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in the Trees bridge (and some other projects in the making) I am
a family man. My mother and father are both disabled and I try
to visit them and help them both as much as I can. They each
always have a ton of projects going on that I help with - mom
with her menagerie of cats and dad with different construction
projects. I have a 9 month old son Jacob, and another baby on
the way, and I do not wish to spend one moment away from them.
With your help, each person writing a letter on my behalf asking
the judge for leniency, I won't have to. I really
appreciate anything and everything you guys can do to help me in
this. If you want you can mail the letters directly to my lawyer
Abby Brumley (Assistant Federal Public Defender, 200 S. Lamar St., Ste 200-N, Jackson, MS 39201) or you can sign, scan, and email them to me
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