What Is Life Without Parole in Texas?
- January 31, 2018
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Texas was the last of the so-called “death penalty” states to pass “Life without Parole” (LWOP) as an option for some offenders. Texas is currently one of 31 states that offer the LWOP option. Many people are opposed to LWOP…
The History of Parole
- January 17, 2018
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Parole is a form of community supervision used in the U.S. and Texas state corrections system: Parole is the supervision of the individual released from prison. Parole is derived from the French word, parol, and means word of honor. The…
Probation vs. Parole: Which Is Right for Your Case?
- January 10, 2018
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What are the differences between probation and parole? Probation allows adult offenders to be placed in community supervision through a probation agency, often instead of incarceration. Some jurisdictions combine short-term incarceration sentences with probation. This is called a split sentence….
How Parole Revocation Works in Texas
- December 27, 2017
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Understanding the parole revocation process in Texas can help you or someone you love to avoid it. After an offender is released from prison, he or she typically serves a period of re-integration commonly referred to as parole. During this…