10 Ways to Support Family and Friends in Prison
- February 14th, 2018
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If you have a friend or family member in prison, having at least 10 ways to support your family and friends in prison may help you both. People in Texas go to prison for many reasons. Some go to prison…
What Is Life Without Parole in Texas?
- January 31st, 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 17th, 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 10th, 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….