Joseph Sisneros

Home After 11 Years

In 2010, when he was 19 years old, Joseph and two friends made a series of choices while intoxicated that led to convictions for robbery, assault and battery, personal infliction of great bodily injury, dissuading a witness, and criminal street gang activity.  On May 17, 2012, the court sentenced Joseph to a total term of 22 years-to-life in state prison.

Joseph  was born in Sacramento, CA and grew up around family members who struggled with substances. Throughout his childhood, he was referred to Child Protective Services several times. The family moved around so many times that they eventually lost count. Growing up in a chaotic environment with a lack of adult guidance, Joseph began getting into trouble and acting out the turmoil he felt inside. 

Upon entering prison, Joseph immersed himself in rehabilitative programming, furthering his education and working diligently in a variety of highly-skilled jobs. He completed programs in anger management, positive parenting, creative conflict resolution, among others. Joseph also took initiative and obtained his GED. Since then, he has been actively enrolled in college courses and even worked as a literacy tutor.

On September 23, 2021, at the recommendation of District Attorney Jeff Reisig, the court resentenced Joseph to time served. Now 30 years old, Joseph served 11 years in prison and had 11 years to life remaining on his sentence. He returns home to his loving siblings and grandparents, with job prospects and a newfound support network.