An inmate decision not to discuss the circumstances of his crime, which resulted in a conviction of a second-degree murder, provided support for the … [Read more...]
State Supreme Court to Review Marcy’s Law
The California Supreme Court will decide two issues that are critical for lifers appearing before the Board of Parole Hearings. The court will decide … [Read more...]
Ex- S.Q. Prisoner Wins Immigration Case
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled that Xiao Fei “Eddy” Zheng’s value to the community through his work with at-risk youth must … [Read more...]
Appellate Courts Define ‘Insight’
The question of what is a lack of insight sufficient to deny parole to a prisoner serving a life term was addressed in three cases decided by … [Read more...]
Marsy’s Law Violates Ex-Post Facto Clause
The California Court of Appeal ruled that the increased parole deferral periods under Marsy’s Law do not apply to inmates whose crimes were committed … [Read more...]
Unprecedented Release of Another Lifer After 20 Years
In an extraordinary case, Gov. Jerry Brown has ordered the immediate release of an inmate who had been granted a parole date for August 12, … [Read more...]
State Court’s Guidance On Parole Board Denials
When a state court determines that the Board of Parole Hearings has denied parole without any evidence of current dangerousness, the court may only … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Tells 9th Circuit Court to Stay Out
The United States Supreme Court in a unanimous decision ruled that federal courts have no business reviewing decisions made by the Board of Parole … [Read more...]
State Supreme Court to Review Marcy’s Law
The California Supreme Court will decide two issues that are critical for lifers appearing before the Board of Parole Hearings. The court will decide … [Read more...]
Good For Lifers… (But Not Hayward)
The latest Hayward decision by a nine-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit represents good news for lifers in California, … [Read more...]