Parole

Facing multiple criminal charges can feel overwhelming for defendants and their families. When a judge orders sentences to run one after another instead of at the same time, the path …

How Do Consecutive Sentences With Parole Work in Criminal Cases? Read More

Many mental health clinicians work with justice-involved clients. Studies show that a large share of people on probation or parole also receive community-based treatment for mental health or substance use …

Writing a Letter to Parole Officer for a Client? Clinical vs. Legal Best Practices Read More

Thousands of families wait each year for a parole decision that can bring a loved one home or send them back to prison. The process is high-stakes, administrative, and often …

The Complete Guide to the Experience of Parole Attorneys and How They Can Help Read More

Nearly 700,000 people leave U.S. prisons each year. Many return under some form of community supervision, yet debates rage over whether discretionary parole still serves public safety or simply recycles …

Should We Get Rid of Parole? Examining the Impact on Crime, Budgets, and Prison Overcrowding Read More

Millions of Americans live under some form of community supervision right now. At yearend 2024, an estimated 3.68 million adults were on probation or parole across the United States, according …

What Is the Difference Between Probation and Parole? Essential Legal Insights Read More

Imagine a captured soldier standing before his enemy commander, sword surrendered, promising on his personal honor never to fight again until properly exchanged. In return, he walks free, sometimes all …

What Is Parole in a Military Context? A Complete Historical Guide Read More