should someone who has been locked up for over20yrs be allowed parole with good behavior?
102670
Depends on the severity of the crime.  If they are locked up for a white collar crime, I would say yes.  If it was a violent crime, I would say no.  Anything else is a maybe.
472543
I actually can´t give you a why NOT , If a person is brave enough to commit ADULT like crimes then they should be tried like adult criminals making exemptions will only make them think they can do whatever they want and keep on with a bad behavior and become worse , like here teens under 16 can not go to jail indeed they do whatever they please. a young criminal (26) said he would have prefered to have a severe punishment earlier so he would have learned his lesson now he can be proud of having a large criminal history from drugs to murder.
724891
Male 48\n\nWhen you commit certain crimes, you need to be punished. At a certain point, you have forfeited your right to live in society. Some crimes are bad enough that the perpetrator deseves to lose their life.\n\nThere is no reason to keep such criminals alive. Why should we have to pay for them to stay in jail?
534408
Very doubtful.  Not even to visit, but it'll be up to France.  The USA will allow him to travel if he is off parole or if he receives permission from his P.O.
865327
hmm good question.  Since it's not real children I'd wager a guess that it would have to be an already convicted pedophile to have it to be violating parole.\n\nPedophiles are the scum of the earth!
565147
Most don't work due to a reward system for participation that is aimed at the wrong behaviors.  Sentences are reduced and parole eligibility dates are moved up based on PARTICIPATION and not on actual learning.  An inmate can participate in the same drug program several times and receive "comp" time for each instance.  Just the fact that the inmate took the same program several times indicates that he didn't really learn anything or adjuct his behavior but he is rewarded every time he takes it anyway.  As far as being "punished" after release, I haven't seen that as a major problem.  The fact that behaviors didn't change is responsible for a lack of employability and for recividism.  Many drug dealers see incarcaration as a cost of doing business and go along with the program until they are released only to return to dealing.  Prisons are not overly concerned with rehabilitation.  Most programs are started with the goal of attracting federal funds for the prison system, not changing inmates.
975820
It would be tremendously helpful if you'd explain what state you're in and perhaps what "new" parole laws you're talking about.
470627
Twenty five is the minimum time served and the maximum is life. After twenty five years a person could get parole. If there still alive of course.
941089
Even when the sentence was ridiculous to begin with?  Non-violent drug offenders, who need rehab, not warehousing with real criminals, have often been given longer sentences than violent criminals.  I spent years working to get a woman paroled from a 20 year sentence for possessing 2/3rds of a gram.  And even though she betrayed me when she got out, and caused me deep hurt, I still do not believe it was fair that she was in as long as she was.
602708
The person is supposed to serve at least 25 years in prison. That's the minimum if they behave perfectly. For everything they do wrong, that is against prison rules, they get more time added on and can possibly spend the rest of their life in prison.
366030
I think when jail sentences are determined kids are considered. If having a woman in for a long time is going to leave a child homeless, and the woman is not violent and not a danger to the child then society might be better off with a more lenient probation than crowding both the jail and foster system that are both overburdened.
875419
It depends on where they are inprisoned at there usually is a web site for that state. you can type in the state and or parole for such state and sometimes pull it up. Or call the prison where they are incarcerated in and ask the warden but i think you can find a state site for parole in your state. I see your from california you can go to prisonnewsnetwork@yahoo.com it is a site that has many california information on it. they will be able to help you
709330
Way to soft in my opinioin. Even the US prison system i believe is too soft. If prisoners do serious crimes, they deserve serious punishments. A few years in prison only means a few years of free food, water, and a place to stay. If a man rapes your daughter, will you be satisfied with him just going to prison and getting life easy?- or do you believe he deserves to suffer more and maybe even get a taste of his own medicine...
414436
He is in Cororan Prison in California.  He past parole attempts have been denied for reasons such as drug trafficking, arson and assault of a prison guard.  His next opportunity for parole is in 2007.
617943
There are no reasonable cons (pardon the pun).  Either a person makes a difference and contributes to society and the betterment of everyone or a person is a criminal and takes from others.  Unless a prisoner changes his or her attitude to respect others, society will lose.
614284
you could be sentenced to a term in jail without parole.  it would have to be part of the sentence handed down when you're convicted.
409619
I would imagine that would be possible if you were to show that the parents are incapable or unwilling to care for the child and provide a safe environment.  It would probably be a long, slow process; however, if the child is in an abusive or drug oriented situation, it would be worth the effort to protect the child.  Unfortunately, it may depend on a judge and we have seen lately how they rule on a lot of cases against people who should be in prison.