My husband did 14 years in jail. He went to the board twice and got denied. he is on his way back to the board in march 2007 an i am asking for some help.
2006-09-21 06:37:53 · 4 answers · asked by Tishawn T 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
When he goes in front of the Board, he has to feel & express remorse and regret for what happened. These people aren't dumb. A lot of them have Master's or Doctorates in Psychology, Sociology, etc. They're very hard to con when it comes to that sort of thing. Based on the fact that he has done 14 years and been denied twice, I'd say his offense either involves a murder, rape, or trafficking a large quantity of drugs. Whichever one it is, he has to show he has taken steps to improve himself. I don't know what state you're in, but I know most state prisons (don't know about federal) have numerous programs that inmates can get involved in for self-improvement. If he has laid around and scratched for the last 14 years, or continues to cause problems inside the prison, then he has no shot at making parole. Finally, if he committed a heinous crime (murder of a graphic nature, rape of a child, serial rape) there's just nothing you can do. They probably won't let him out. They'll find a reason to keep him in, and usually, it isn't hard to find a reason. In TN, having an attorney won't do you much good. It won't hurt, but the Board wants to talk to the inmate, not an attorney. I don't know if this does you much good, but what I've told you is the truth.
2006-09-21 07:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by dgindiansfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From everything I read, he has to express regret (he may have done that), have a good record in prison and have a support system outside of jail. It sounds as if he does have a good support system with you. He will have a place to live and someone to help him while he looks for work. As another answer suggested, check into programs he can get into, such as job training, etc.
Does he have a lawyer or a representative who speaks up for him in these hearings? I do not know who, in your state, is allowed to speak at the hearings, but if you are permitted to do so, why don't you try that next time.
Good luck to you.
2006-09-21 09:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry i do not know what can be done for him. Could you get a really GOOD lawyer to help him out!? Also, have him start working on a degree ... I think if he has a college degree he is more likely to be seen as "worthy"
2006-09-21 06:47:22 · answer #3 · answered by ilovedragonflies6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try calling your county's mental health office and arranging to be assiged a caseworker to coordinate services that may be available to you.
2006-09-21 06:46:28 · answer #4 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋