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27 Apr 2015, 2:54 pm by Daniel Cappetta
In this context, a denial of a parole application by the board will constitute an abuse of discretion only if the board essentially failed to take these factors into account, or did so in a cursory way. [read post]
13 Mar 2015, 10:47 am by John Elwood
Alabama, holding that sentencing minors to life without parole violates the Eighth Amendment. [read post]
5 Mar 2015, 2:56 pm by John Elwood
In addition, we’re still waiting to hear which Conference the Court selects for the rescheduled Davis v. [read post]
4 Mar 2015, 6:25 pm by Gritsforbreakfast
Changes the law to target only persons that have discharged their prison sentence and stops the civil commitment of persons who have been released on parole.The civil commitment of persons on parole is largely seen as a waste of resources since persons on parole can be required to participate in sex offender treatment, as a condition of parole and a court order is not necessary.5. [read post]
26 Feb 2015, 12:16 pm by Sebastian Brady
Also yesterday, the Periodic Review Board, a national security parole board that evaluates Guantanamo detainees, approved for release Tariq el Sawah, the Miami Herald reports. [read post]
25 Feb 2015, 2:00 pm by CJLF Staff
  If the bills are passed, they would go into effect October 1, 2015.GA To Execute Female Murderer: The Georgia parole board has denied a request for clemency submitted by the state's only female death row inmate, allowing the state to move forward with executing her Wednesday evening. [read post]
9 Feb 2015, 12:48 pm by Gritsforbreakfast
If the board or Abbott denies his request, Spencer could be running out of chances. ...Dozens have written to the parole board in support of Spencer’s pardon, including lawmakers and exonerees who served time with him.But the letter that could have the most impact is from Craig Watkins, who served as Dallas County’s district attorney for eight years before leaving office Dec. 31.Watkins had opposed Spencer in the 2007 hearing before Magnis. [read post]
27 Jan 2015, 6:40 am by Gritsforbreakfast
Might he order a review of the hundreds of cases in which the Board of Pardons and Parole recommended clemency and Perry never signed off to see if deserving candidates were overlooked? [read post]
18 Dec 2014, 8:04 am by Skier & Associates
  The board can grant an early hearing if the person has shown good behavior and a good likelihood of success on parole. [read post]
18 Dec 2014, 8:04 am by Skier & Associates
  The board can grant an early hearing if the person has shown good behavior and a good likelihood of success on parole. [read post]
18 Dec 2014, 8:04 am by Gritsforbreakfast
Rick Perry rejected two thirds of positive recommendations he received from his appointees on the Board of Pardons and Paroles. [read post]
18 Dec 2014, 7:08 am by John Elwood
Alabama, in which the Court held that that sentencing minors to life imprisonment without parole violates the Eighth Amendment. [read post]
11 Dec 2014, 2:30 pm by John C. Manoog III
If the parole board determines that Walhberg’s petition warrants a hearing, Wahlberg will be granted a public hearing. [read post]
25 Nov 2014, 9:18 am by Morin Jacob
In the Earl case, on May 27, 2009, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation learned that one of its parole agents, Baron Earl, engaged in potential misconduct when the Department discovered at a hearing regarding another employee that Earl may have conducted an unlawful search of a residence. [read post]