FREE HAROLD MORRIS

Harold is serving a 40-year suspended sentence / 20 years mandatory minimum for a non-violent cannabis crime. He recently submitted a request to the State of Maryland asking them to commute his sentence.  He needs support letters!  Please write a support letter on his behalf to the Maryland Governor. 

SIGN PETITION FOR HAROLDS RELEASE

You can include anything in your letter that you think might help the Governor release Harold, these are just some suggestions to get you started! 

Here is a link to an article about Harold https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/14/maryland-hypocrisy-recreational-marijuana/

There is a little more information about Harold and his case on the next page to help with your letter! 

When you are finished writing your letter, we suggest that you:

Here is some information to help you write your letter:

  • Address your letter to:  Governors Office of Legal Counsil, Governor Wes Moore, 1 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401-1903,
  • RE:  Harold Junior Morris, III,Maryland State Inmate #474175
  • Harold is non-violent.
  • Cannabis is legal in 38 states.
  • He has already served 4 years.
  • He is an amazing father of 4 children. 
  • Prior to his sentence he was a preacher at his church.
  • He volunteered at his local church.
  • Prior to his conviction he was a coach of youth baseball.
  • He was a Journeyman supervisor at HVOC company.
  • His release will make a positive impact on the community.
  • He was falsely accused as a ‘Kingpin’, leading to his extraordinarily long sentence.
  • If you need help with an opening line to your letter, you can say something like:

‘I am politely asking you to commute….’

‘Please grant Harold Morris III a commutation of his sentence….’

‘Send Harold home by granting his request to commute his sentence…..’

  • You can include facts regarding the science of cannabis, its medical value and the current state of cannabis laws (such as its legal in 38 states including Maryland).