Their Last Best Hope:
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Their Last Best Hope:
Scope of Today’s Discussion
Sources for Information
Pardon v Parole
The Parole Process
A Parole by Any Other Name Smells Just as Sweet
Paroles and Pardon’s are Getting Tougher to Obtain
Start Early
Prepare, Prepare, and Prepare
Letters to the Parole Board
Things Which Should Not be in a Letter to the Parole Board
Law on Representation Before the Parole Board
Advantages of Representative
The Interview
Building Public Sentiment May Be Important
Factors Considered by Parole Boards In Granting a Parole
A Right to a Parole?
What’s the Difference
Even in the Absence of a Due Process Protection, State Statutes May Confer Some Rights
Public Hearings
Admission of Responsibility for Committing Offense
Utilization of Prisoner’s Silence Against Him or Her
Changing the Rules After the Game Has Started
Examples of Changes Which Have Been Upheld
Early Paroles
Prosecutor Proofing Your Parole
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Presentation to Roundtable on Women in Prison, University of Michigan, June 1999
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Last update: 6/19/1999