Letters of support are no longer needed right now. Thanks to those who did submit them. Sparky needs letters of support from his friends in the community. Please fax a letter of support to his attorney, Nanci Clarence. Below are details of what should go in the letter, then fax to (415) 749-1694.

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Letters should be faxed and sent to me, at address below, and I will deliver them in a package to the Court. DO NOT send letters directly to Court as they will get lost in the shuffle and it is best to send them in one batch from counsel.

The point of the letters is to address the legal standard/concerns the Court must face in determining bail. Those issues are: 1. Is Sparky a “flight risk?” and 2. Is Sparky a danger to the community? The government has to prove both. Danger is presumed in narcotics cases so we need to bring evidence that he is not a danger in any way.

The writer should briefly state his/her name, where residing, occupation , how long s/he has known Sparky, how s/he knows Sparky. Anecdotes about his 1. truthfulness and honesty 2. lack of propensity for violence 3. ethics, including business ethics (if known) 4. generosity, charity, good deeds are always helpful. But the big point here is to establish that he has ties to the community, is honorable and will abide by any conditions or orders for his release set by the Court.

Writing style should be respectful but doesn’t need to follow any format. Best to use your own words.

We are getting this out by Friday, and intend to file it on Monday. It would be ideal to receive letters by fax Thursday. Thanks so much to everyone.

Nanci L. Clarence
Attorney at Law
Clarence & Dyer LLP
899 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Fax: (415) 749-1694