Instead they are in limbo, sitting in a dungeon where the virus is spreading like wildfire.
Board of Pardons and Paroles
The Board of Pardons and Paroles (“BPP” or “Board”) consists of seven members who are appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Texas Senate and they must be representative of the public. The governor may remove a director at any time for any reason, except for directors appointed by a previous governor.
Governor appointments must be made without regard to race, color, sex, age or other discriminatory factors. Board members must have resided in Texas for two years prior to appointment, and no more than three board members may be former TDCJ employees. Each board member has a staggered term of office of six years.
The President of the Board, selected by the Governor, appoints 14 parole officers to assist the Board in revocation and parole decisions. All board members and probation officers are required to receive extensive training on the criminal justice system, particularly probation procedures. Board members and parole officers state:
Can an attorney help?
Understanding the parole process in Texas is no easy task.
From discerning which factors are important to implementing changes that make a difference, getting a probation is a challenge. In addition to this pressure, you have limited ability to change the parole board member’s mind.
Having a lawyer by your side is invaluable. They offer you legal advice tailored to your situation and support you in a possible appeal process. It is recommended that you consult an attorney in your area if you or a loved one is about to be eligible for parole.
How would you describe the nature of a crime?
A crime consists of an action defined as criminal — an actus reus — and the requirement of “criminal intent”. A person who has a burning desire to kill a business or romantic rival, and who may actually intend to kill but does not do so, has not committed a crime.
If an offender is denied parole, he receives something called compensation. This is the length of time your probationary check was activated. Most offenders receive one year’s compensation, although compensation can be as long as five years, depending on the crime.