He has been released!
Praise God
Thank You Everyone for your prayer and support
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Translated Letters ***UPDATED***
Posting a list of what has been translated to Japanese so far, please post here for update
(these need to be confirmed by the missionary translators in Japan for accuracy)
Lenentine
Nichols
Leo Villarreal
Menendez
Duran
Garraways
Gomez
Lenentine
Nichols
Price
Meadows
Sutmier
Sylvia Villarreal
Schiefelbeins
Diplomatic Support
It is looking like we are getting the support of Tx House of Rep Jose Menendez, Congressman Charlie Gonzalez, Senator Kay Baily Hutchison and Senator John Cornyn. Pray that we can get everyone in-sync and moving forward as soon as possible.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Court DATE Set ****UPDATE****
(Specific time - unknown)
OCTOBER 20TH (USA TIME ZONE)OCTOBER 21ST (JAPAN TIME ZONE)
we have 11 business days until court date. so far Tony, Atty, Judge, and Prosecutor will be attending court date only- not sure if Gladys can attend or not.
We need to get all character references by the 9th (this friday) to them via fed ex. Whatever political or business Character reference we can get the better. Also we need to translate all ref letters to japanese. if someone could type all the ref letters and email them to me, i will get them translated and sent to Gladys - they will have someone verify the translation.
we need to contact state reps, congressmen, mayor etc to give us a letter of support or plea on behalf of tony.
i tried with Kay bailey and it is not her policy to give "support" letters. only to those to which she has a direct relationship with.
left a message with john cornyn's office - texas senator. left a message with charles gonzales -district congressman
****UPDATE****
John Cornyn office has replied, they will look into sending a letter - they are aware of the deadline-will post more when i get confirmation
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Court appointed attorney
I just found out from Dad and Gladys via video conference that Tony took a court appointed attorney.
Attorney Status - 2:47AM
looks like there are three options so far, keep praying for more options and that the right atty be found in a reasonable time. here are the three "potentials"
Cindy (fiance of Gladys's brother) works for large firm in dallas, looking into satellite office in Japan
my sister in law's church has missionary coordinator who knows some atty's in japan - waiting to hear back from them
Question about media?
they are gonna find out sometime on their own.
suprized they haven't already. guess the Big Man upstairs is putting His ninja stealth moves on them…sweet
any thoughts? suggestions? ideas?
(comment by clicking on the word "comment" right below this post)
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Links to start looking into - ATM's, Google Translator, Cell Rental
links to start looking into
7eleven
http://www.sevenbank.co.jp/intlcard/index2.htmlJapanese translator on Google
http://translate.google.com/translate_t?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&text=Need+to+find+bathroom&sl=en&tl=ja#en|ja|use%20this%20to%20translate%20to%20japanese%2C%20then%20print%20it%2C%20example%3A%20how%20do%20i%20get%20to%20the%20train%20station%3F
What to do and not do in Japan - this is a pdf download, it is VERY helpful to getting around
http://www.goldbergontravel.com/25_TRAVEL_TIPS_FOR_JAPAN.pdf
Cell Rental
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/guide/service/list/svc_19.html
also check with the the local missionaries about getting a phone locally
Narita Int Airport
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/travel/faq_ask/asklist.html#keitai
Friday, October 2, 2009
Another Contact ***UPDATE***
Had lunch today with a good friend of mine from houston, his father is very good friends with a Senator, they are attempting to contact him now. Keep praying.
***UPDATE***
just got off the phone with him, his dad's senator, who reps him in houston, responded that we need to get ahold of Tony's district representative, and if we couldnt he would call Tony's representative for us.
Col John Matney Report
Spoke with Col Matney this morning, has a contact in Corpus Christi Texas who is long time friends with Congressman Solomon Ortiz. He will be pursuing that for us. will keep posted.
Confirmation of funds???
Dad & Gladys-please verify that the cards we have been trying to fund for you work and that u have access to funds thru them. please confirm.
status Update 8:40 AM
• They have not attained an attorney, a local Christain attorney is helping them find an appropriate attorney.
• tomorrow is the hearing, so PLEASE PRAY. not sure what time, will be looking into that.
When i do find the time, i would like to encourage everyone to stop what they are doing at that time, get together with whomever they are with and pray. So that we all will be praying at the exact moment together. just a thought. if you will be participating, it would be great if you could confirm this by commenting on this general blog post.
Lets pass the word around
Donations for Dad and Gladys
their financial(s) are getting tight. pass the word around to everyone we know, one way they can help is to donate. we should now have access to deliver donations directly to them. (gonna confirm in an hour)
Gladys, contact Anthony
please contact me when u can, called your apt number a few times, regarding account info
Message from Gladys
"Please have everybody pray for us it is very OVER WHELMING. we are dependent on this missionary Lori Hager, from Michigan she has been here in Japan for twenty years - a tremendous blessing. For anyone who does not, have stop or just thinking about supporting Missions, DO IT. I am ashamed to admitt that tony and i have slow down to the point of stopping, SHAME ON US but as soon as we get back to the states we will get right back to supporting them. We have met so many missionaries who is willing to jumb right in to help us and that can be pretty humbling. as i write to all of you who is reading this blog please do not stop praying for us.
If there is anybody who hasnt, or just thinking about or has slowed down in being a witness, GO SOULWINNING it is our job to go out and show people how to go to heaven, how they need the saviour jesus christ. This has been one of the most humbling experiences of our life. Tony, dad and I know that God is in CONTROL and he knows the outcome of this situations. I know that GOD will have the victory. So im preparing myself for anything to happen, just don't stop praying please. we want to come home.
We love you all and thank you for everything and for sending the letter on Tony's behalf
Gladys
Romans 8:37"
Attorney Updates
"PRAISE THE LORD i'm forwarding an email from Mr. kinoshita he has located a christian atty attach is a website of his background please read and put this on the blog Mr. Kinoshita below has mention that their church in toykyo and many others in the US are praying for tony Mr sasaki will find an attorney and will conduct with us. DONT STOP PRAYING we have literally seen GOD MOVING THE MOUNTAINS
Please send this to Marc do not have his email and let Bro Nichols & Bro Block know
PL
Love In ChristGladys
Romans 8:37
----- Forwarded Message ----
From: N. Kinoshita
To: Gladys Gallardo
Sent: Fri, October 2, 2009 6:26:28 AM
Subject: Re: Tony Gallardo
From: N. Kinoshita
To: Gladys Gallardo
Sent: Fri, October 2, 2009 6:26:28 AM
Subject: Re: Tony Gallardo
Mrs.Gladys
Here is his office infomation.
Mr. Sasaki will fine another attorney and contuct with you.
http://www.amt-law.com/en/professional/profile/MIS
If you need anything, just let me know.
I will help you as much as possible.
My church in Tokyo and Churches in US and I am praying for your husband and you.
Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Bro. Kinoshita"
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Info: Getting around in Japan
A Guide for Volunteers
Great for preparing for mission trips to Japan.
http://mobilizejapan.org/guidebook/guideweb.html
Official Website of the Japan Baptist Mission.
http://www.japaneseneedjesus.org/
The Christian Shinbun Newspaper. Notify and invite them to your events!
http://csd-
news.gospeljapan.com/
Alta Vista•fs Babel Fish Translator - turn Japanese text and entire websites in to English with a click of a button! And it works GREAT!
http://www.babelfish.altavista.com
See how to write your name in Japanese Katakana and Kanji:
http://www.takase.com/Names/NameInJapanese.htm
Japan Train Route and Fare Calculator
http://www.japanhomesearch.com/TravelExpert/TE_main.asp
Japan Train Route and Fare Calculator
http://www.zone81.com/arch_sections/trains/japan_travel_calculator
Various train information:
http://www.zone81.com/arch_sections/trains
Status Update: Attorney Found & Donations Available
Don Sisk has found an attorney in Japan for Tony.
This is good news. Gladys and him still need to contact each other.
But thank God.
On the General Gallardo Message Board blog, a donation button has been placed for anyone who wants to donate. Those funds, unless otherwise noted, will be used for Dad and Gladys necessities...food, travel, legal fees etc.
Pastor In Japan has Contacts
Spoke with Chris Block, he has spoken with Don Sisk (he has been in Japan and surrounding countries for many years working with missionaries and officials of the country) gave a pastor of the largest church in Tokyo?? gladys contact info.
he would help in getting them connected with an attorney, he has some contacts for them
Contacting the US Congress
lets try and pull all our resources to make contact with any national political figures we can.
charles gonzales reps my parents. but if there is anyone else whose attention we can get the better. make sure and let them know of the important pivotal role that they will be a part of.
pass the word
Status Update 8:40 AM
spoke with Gladys, grace fellowship church has helped and led them to a mission facility 20 min away from the airport. They have lodging and access to internet. tony has been visited by the embassy, tim ???, he is a Christian, saw Tony, had a good talk with him and said to keep praying.
he is strong and is relying on prayer n the holy spirit.
Keep sending character references, they are very important. if you know of a business associate or church associate (of Tony) please contact them to send in a character reference.
Update from Gladys 30 minutes ago...
http://gallardomessageboard.blogspot.com/2009/10/update-from-gladys-email-10-minutes-ago.html
rental phones
ok i got this information from a sales guy at work earlier today. these guys rent cellphones while traveling international, and they seem pretty cheap compared to normal providers.
http://www.cellhire.com/
I will call them in am tomorrow as they are closed now. dont know if you can rent in tokyo or have to be in conus to set up an then travel. will let yo u know tomorrow.
james
http://www.cellhire.com/
I will call them in am tomorrow as they are closed now. dont know if you can rent in tokyo or have to be in conus to set up an then travel. will let yo u know tomorrow.
james
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
GUIDELINES ON HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR FOREIGN ATTORNEY:
- Understanding Your Attorney: Ask your attorney to analyze your case, giving you the positive and negative aspects and probable outcome. Do not expect your attorney to give a simple answer to a complex legal question. Be sure that you understand the technical language in any contract or other legal document prepared by your attorney before you sign it.
- Fees: Find out what fees the attorney charges and how the attorney expects to be paid. In some countries fees are fixed by local law. Establish a billing schedule that meets your requirements and is acceptable to the foreign attorney. Foreign lawyers may be unaccustomed to including a description of work performed in connection with billing. Some foreign attorneys may expect to be paid in advance; some may demand payment after each action they take on your behalf and refuse to take further action until they are paid; and some may take the case on a contingency or percentage basis, collecting a pre-arranged percentage of moneys awarded to you by the foreign court. Request an estimate of the total hours and costs of doing the work. Be clear who will be involved in the work and the fees charged by each participant. Determine costs if other attorneys or specialists need to be consulted, such as barristers. See "Payment of Attorneys and Litigation Expenses in Selected Foreign Nations", U.S. Library of Congress, Law Library, Doc. LL-95-2 (March 1995) (Includes information on Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden and Taiwan.)
- Method of Payment: Find out the expected means of payment (corporate check, bank check, personal check, international money order, wire transfer), specify currency and exchange rates (when and where applicable or feasible).
- Progress Reports: Ask that your attorney keep you informed of the progress of your case according to a pre-established schedule. Remember that most foreign courts work rather slowly. You may, therefore, wish the attorney to send you monthly reports, even though no real developments have ensured, simply to satisfy your doubts about the progress of the case. Ask what the fee will be for progress reports.
- Language: Is the attorney fluent in English? This may or may not be important to you. If the foreign attorney does not speak or write in English, you can arrange for translation of correspondence. Attorneys on lists prepared by the U.S. embassies and consulates abroad do speak English.
- Document Translations: If you need to provide complex or technical documents to your attorney, you may wish to consider having the documents translated into the attorney's native language. Remember that even a fundamental knowledge of English may not be enough to enable the attorney to understand technical documents you provide. Discuss with your attorney whether it is preferable to translate the documents in the U.S. or in the foreign country. Compare the costs.
- Communication: Remember your responsibility to keep your attorney informed of any new developments in your case. Be honest and frank with your attorney. Tell the attorney every relevant fact in order to get the best representation of your interests. Establish how you be communicate with your foreign attorney (mail, phone, fax, Internet.)
- Time: Find out how much time the attorney anticipates the case may take to complete. (Note: in some countries the courts recess for a period of several months. In addition, even if the case is resolved, currency control laws may delay the transfer of funds awarded to you from the foreign country for an indefinite period of time. Discuss these issues with your attorney to ensure there is no confusion.
- Authentication and Translation of Documents: It may be helpful for you to provide foreign authorities or your attorney with authenticated, translated copies of pertinent documents. Consult your foreign attorney before going to this expense. An information flyer explaining the authentication process is available from the Office of American Citizens Services, either by mail or via our Internet Consular Affairs home page described below under "Additional Information". These topics include Hague Legalization Convention and General Authentication Flyer . See also the U.S. State Department's Authentications Office home page.
- Records: Consider requesting copies of all letters and documents prepared on your behalf. Inquire about the costs of mailing you such documents.
- Complaints Against Foreign Attorneys: If the services of your foreign attorney prove unsatisfactory, in addition to notifying the U.S. Department of State and/or the consular section of the U.S. embassy or consulate abroad, you may address your complaints to the local foreign bar association. Information about foreign bar associations may be obtained from the U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. Foreign embassies and consulates in the U.S. may also have information on this subject.
- Assistance of U.S. Embassies and Consulates: Should your communication with a foreign attorney prove unsatisfactory, a U.S. consular officer may, if appropriate, communicate with the attorney on your behalf. In addition, complaints against foreign attorneys whose names appear on the consular list of attorneys can result in the removal of their names from the list.
- Coordination with Attorneys in the U.S.: American attorneys may not be in a position to represent your interests abroad, particularly because generally they will not be permitted to participate in foreign court proceedings under the laws of the foreign country. American attorneys experienced in international law procedure may be helpful in explaining the complex legal issues involved in your case and some may have associates abroad to whom they can refer you.
UPDATE: US Embassy Japan
talked to Joe with the Embassy in japan
we need to get character references as soon as possible to send over to them
working on that now
also need to attain a attorney as soon below is link
Thank you for alerting us to your father’s plight, and for taking my phone call to you just now.
In addition the information on our website at http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/acs/tacs-7110a.html , I want to alert you to Legal Counseling for Foreigners which is available through the local Bar Association. See this webpage for the Japanese Federation of Bar Associations: http://www.nichibenren.or.jp/en/legal/counceling.html . In addition to reviewing the list of English-speaking lawyers on our website, you may wish to call the numbers below for assistance in retaining an attorney for your father.
Sincerely,
Joseph C. Koen
Consul
this link talks about retaining an attorney, its lengthy, but has a lot of info
http://travel.state.gov/law/info/retain/retain_714.html
Status Update 9:15PM
just spoke with the us embassy in japan
Tony is being detained in the airport jail
he will be seen by the prosecutor on this friday and they will go to court on this Saturday
he cannot be seen by anyone, but there will be two u.s. representatives visiting him today around 2pm (tokyo time, thursday) soo that would be 12am (thursday here) cst.
US Citizens Services Specialist EAP Meena Korff
this is the lady i contacted about my dads situation
dont hesitate to contact her about the situation as well
her email address is
korffpf[at]state.gov
office number is
two zero two seven three six four nine nine nine
Status Update 6PM
Spoke with Missionary Searles wife, she is updating Tim Searles now
they are praying
Also said that they should just be able to walk in to the embassy, no appointment
US Embassy Contact info
1-10-5 Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8420
or
Unit 9800 Box 114
APO AP 96303-0114
| Tel. | (03) 3224-5000 / DSN 224-5000 Switchboard |
| Fax: | (03) (03)3224-5914 / DSN 224-5914 (all passport inquiries) |
| Fax: | (03) 3224-5856 / DSN 224-5856 (all other non-visa inquiries) |
over the phone Interpreter
not sure if we need this, but here is the link incase dad or gladys need one also
how to dial International Numbers
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/dialing.html?p1=24&p2=248&number=0476330109
Status Update 6:30PM
Ok just spoke with church, they have 3 missionaries that can provide room n board.
miss... said that no crime has been committed, only illegal posession of firearm, that is a big difference! sometimes they will give "slap on rist" and no prisonment…sometimes
just spoke with gladys, she got a hold of the coprews, he will be contacting her in an hr…good news
us embassy opens at 8:45 am and they will make an apointment for that
thanks
T
Japans Gun Policy
Although there is no mandatory minimum penalty for unlicensed firearm possession, 81 per cent of sentences for illegal firearm or sword possession are imprisonment for a year or more, perhaps because most gun crimes are perpetrated by professional criminals.[16] The maximum penalty is ten years in prison and a one million yen fine.
Air force Base
Here is the info for billeting on Yokota AB in Tokyo. The number is listed at the bottom and the top tells you how to dial from off base where your dad would be.
I’ve got an email into my friends work and hopefully he replies soon.
Cheers.
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Tony Gallardo
Tony, Gladys and Dad (Grandpa) were headed to Thailand on a mission trip to put together a video for a missionary.
Tony, Gladys and Dad arrived in Japan, as they entered customs and had their bags checked, it was then that the customs officer found said items in his carryon. that was approximently 2Am cst.
The first and most important thing that we ask for is prayer. Not only for Tony, but for Gladys and Dad as they seek wisdom on how to handle this situation. Secondly, we have created this blog to keep everyone up to date and to make this the portal for information so it is readily available to everyone, so that the family does not have to answer the same questions again and again.
Here again, the most important thing right now is prayer. please share as much info as possible information regarding the legal system in Japan that you feel would be helpful, please post.
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