Probation and Parole

Probation 101

June 28, 2017

If you were in some sort of trouble within the Texas criminal justice system, you may have been placed on probation. You may have many questions, including “What is probation?” This article provides a summary of the basics of the probation sanction. Have you been charged with a crime in Houston, TX? A skilled defense […]

Parole Hearings: What to Expect and How to Handle It

August 26, 2015

Before an inmate can be released from prison and placed on parole, there must be a parole hearing conducted by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Parole hearings are used to determine whether or not an inmate is ready to be released from incarceration and placed under community supervision, based on the decision of the […]

The Most Important Guidelines for a Successful Parole Hearing Appearance

July 24, 2013

Every so often, a person who is imprisoned for a crime may apply for parole. Parole hearings are meant to decide whether a convicted offender should be released from their internment. During these hearings, it is possible for individuals other than the offender to testify either against or on behalf of the prisoner. These people […]