What are the parameters for “Lifetime Parole”?
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What are the parameters for “Lifetime Parole”?
My Grandson was 15-years old and accidentally shot his half-sister, who died shortly after. He was tried and finally a plea bargain was reached, giving him about 7 years in prison, and lifetime parole upon release. I felt he should have been tried as a child. Also, that he needed medical help (verified by doctors prior to trial). Instead, the prosecutors felt they had to try him as an adult, and the judge ignored the medical reports. Is the lifetime parole, justified by this case, and proper adjudication of the law, considering his age at the time?
Asked on December 9, 2010 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I am sorry for your situation. It must be heart wrenching all the way around. It is difficult in this type of forum to be of any real help is discussing the justification of the final result without having benefit of all the information. Although you have provided some of the information here it is not complete and therefore it can not be ruled on, so to speak. What I am gleaming from your question is that you believe your grandson was not given a fair shake. And that maybe he wa not adequately represented by counsel in the matter. That is an avenue you should indeed pursue. If the medical help he needed had anything to do with effecting his mental capacity that could have a strong bearing on the case. Please speak with an attorney in your are on the matter. Good luck.
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