If convicted in a drug possession case in Texas sentenced to 18 years how much of that time will you actually spend behind bars?

Assuming no complications, in general a felon will become eligible for parole after serving 1/4 (25%) if his/her sentence. Eligibility does nit...

Time frame to process parole revocation matters - from arrest to decision?

Typically, the Parole Board will not make a decision, or even hold the final revocation hearing, until the new charges are resolved in court.

Is it legal to covertly audio record my conversation with police while I'm in the police station for questioning?

I agree with Shawn. There is nothing reasonable about you having to prove anything to anyone regarding an alleged criminal violation of the law. ...

Once out on parole, is it possible to move abroad?

Once released on parole, the offender remains on parole status for the balance of the sentence. The person will be paroled to a state for...

Federal inmates reduction on sentence.

Under 18 USC §3624, a prisoner serving a sentence in excess of 1 year can earn "up to" 54 days off his sentence at the end of each year for "good...

Why does it take so long after the parole board reinstates after a hearing to get the blue warrant lifted??

my guess is that you have confused the recommendation of the Hearing Officer with the decision by the Board. If the hearing was June 12th, the...

How long before parole in a 15 years sentence for Injury to a Child

a 15 year sentence for injury to a child could be a 1st degree or a 2nd degree offense. neither is a "3g" offense, unless here was a weapon...

Counting county time for state time with a 1244a?

A 12.44 is not available once he is sentenced. State Jial time is day for day, without either earning or being given credit for good time (the 3-1...

How can I get deferred adjudication dismissed not expunge but dismissed

I know recruiters have accepted folks into the military who have completed a deferred adjudication probation, so unless something has significantly...

Mr. Harner describes the TAIP evaluation process in Bexar County, but that''s not the end of the question. You indicate your case was "settled" a...