Free Objection to Presentence Investigation Report - District Court of Arizona - Arizona

25206 N. 40** Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
623—8'79—9646
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is in support of James Ryan Bailey. I am his sister. I am an independently contracted
educator for Grand Canyon University’s online Master’s program. I am a happily married mother
of four. .
Tragedy turned the course of his life down. After his son died of SIDS at the babysitter’s house,
Jimmy never properly grieved or moved on. He learned to self medicate and numb reality. This
reaction was the beginning of his addiction to drugs and subsequent criminal behavior. This was
his first conflict with the law. The desperation that drove him to do whatever it took to get drugs
disipated with his sobriety. He can’t believe what he has done and would never do it again.
Sobriety has brought back a clear headed, remorseful man anxious to care for his boys.
It was discouraging to see the very "system" that was supposed to help him, actually enable him
further. This was done by his state appointed psychiatrist prescribing him the highly addictive
Zanax. Instead of ever meeting and talking with Jimmy, a prescription was always renewed. Any
person with sight could see a drug addict standing before them, yet a prescription was
continuously given without questions, discussion or strategy for improvement.
Ultimately, Jimmy has successfully completed detox, Pacific I~Iills Rehab and the Recovery
Home . The Recovery Home was the only state intervention that produced results. Research
indicates that incarceration of an addict is ineffective; they require treatment for the disease.
Pacific Hills treated Jinrrny and provided tangible strategies to maintain sobriety. imprisonment
would, therefore, be the least effective method of rehabilitation for Jimmy. Random drug testing
would cover substance abuse accountability while allowing him to be a father, preventing his
sons from potentially becoming another statistic.
He is not the same person, now, as he was while on drugs. He is kind and caring and a positive
contributor to society. He has a loving, supportive family anxious to see him realize his potential.
He is eager to have a life. He has two boys that look up to him and he is eager to provide for. As
he worked towards completing the recovery home expectations and maintaining a job, he’s been
contributing financially to his children. He has been spending time with his boys regularly. The
relationship is equally fulfilling. The boys thrive with their dad in their lives, and reciprocally,
Jinrmy’s esteem and pride has grown. Jimmy understands his influence as a father and the
importance of being a positive example for Matthew 3 and Conner almost 2. Removing him from
the boys’ lives would be detrimental to both father and sons.
Sincerely,
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Case 2:04-cr-00909-NVW Document 37-3 Filed O9/15/2005 Page 1 of 1

Case 2:04-cr-00909-NVW

Document 37-3

Filed 09/15/2005

Page 1 of 1