David Valdez

Prison Writers Staff2020-02-02T21:53:09-05:00Reform & Reentry|

The Case For Releasing Lifers On Parole

Before 1977, ALL California prisoners were sentenced to Indeterminate sentences, [or Life on Parole: a term that included “imprisonment for life” (i.e. five years to life for armed robbery). After serving a certain amount of time, a prisoner had to appear [...]

By David Valdez

Prison Writers Staff2020-02-02T21:54:05-05:00Reform & Reentry|

Criminals Least Likely to Reoffend? Lifers On Parole.

Before 1977, ALL California prisoners were sentenced to Indeterminate sentences, a term that included “imprisonment for life” (i.e. five years to life for armed robbery). After serving a certain amount of time, a prisoner had to appear in front of a [...]

By David Valdez