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In an astonishing turn of events, Superior Court Judge Horan summoned all parties back into court the morning after sentencing Bryn Anderson and Paul Shaw to three years.

Citing Bryn's military service, the fact that both gentlemen had never been in trouble before and several other criteria, the judge reduced the sentence from three years to two.

While this still means both men will serve time in prison, it reduces the time significantly. Bryn's appellate attorney, Lynn Moore, calculates the remaining time at six months.

They have already done four months in terrible county jails. Additional relief may come because they are non-violent first offenders and could be included in releases designed to relieve overcrowding.

Bryn and Paul will need lots of help from the community while they are inside. Already people have come forward. Under the coordination of Bryn's mother, friends will be doing everything from raising money for commissary, legal expenses and relocation, as well as helping move Bryn and Paulie's belongings into storage. If you are in a position to help with any of this, please contact me.

Anonymous donors gave money to the Landa Prison Outreach Program after court today and this was put on their books immediately. This money will only last a short while, however.

Bryn and Paulie asked me to especially thank those who wrote, visited, and charged up their commissary. You kept them going during a really dark period of their lives and they are very grateful.

I'm not sure which of you wish to remain anonymous, but to the dispensary operator who came to every court date and pressed money into my hand each time, to the documentary film director who is doing everything he can, to the female activist who dug into her purse the minute she heard they needed commissary, to West Coast Cannabis and the Medical Marijuana Journal who held their deadlines to report on the matter, to attorneys Margolin and Moore, who have foregone payment, they want you all to know how grateful they are and look forward to the day when they can thank you in person.

I would also like to thank GLACA, ASA, Western Caregivers and The National Institute of Court Qualified Cannabis Experts for their help, as well as Weedtracker. All these organizations were present for court support, or participated in publicizing the case.

A special thank you to Don Duncan who was willing to come forward with emergency funds at the 11th hour to pay for an expert witness.

Perhaps the most helpful thing anyone can do right now, is write to Bryn and Paulie. Mail keeps inmates connected to the world, and indicates to the guards and fellow inmates that the prisoner has resources, making him less of a target.

Please take a moment to drop Bryn and Paulie a note, the addresses are below. As soon as they are transferred to state prison, we will let everyone know their new address.

Bryn Anderson
Inmate #1968505
Pitchess Detention Center
POB 86164 Terminal Annex
Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164

Paul Shaw
Inmate #1968541
Pitchess Detention Center
POB 86164 Terminal Annex
Los Angeles CA 90086-0164