Hi. It's Jamie. We found out that Craig has a parole hearing Jan. 15,2003. This is his first one and I'm not sure what to expect. Is there any certain things that I should be aware of or any suggestions on what he should say infront of them. Anything will be very helpful.

i don't have any advice...sorry. i just wanted to bump this up into the newer post area, so that someone else may see it.

i know that it is very very very important that he takes full responsibility for what he did and he has to express a great deal of sorrow for what he did...you probably didn't need me to tell you that :) but i hope it helps :) i wish you both all the best...y'all will be in my thoughts.

emme

Thank you guys for your replies. Anything will help. He really is sorry for everything he did

I don't think it would hurt to write a letter to the PB about what he has waiting on the outside, like housing and support from friends and family.

I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING THAT HAS BEEN SO FAR.HE HAS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY AND THEY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF HOME HE HAS WAITING FOR HIM WHEN HE GETS OUT.GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS

Please know how important it is show in letters that he has the support system that he will need to help him in obtaining a job, a way to and from work,and his eagerness to give back to society. For him to show his remorse. It is important that he has taken advantage of all the system has to offer....as far as classes or programs. His prison record needs to be clean or as close to it as possible. I really don't want to disappoint you in any way...because every case is different, but first time parole is rarely given. It really depends on the crime and what state you are in. I wish you luck.

Home and job plan.
Letters of support.
Remorse.
Don't blame anyone or anything - "Bad childhood" "Hanging out with the wrong crowd."
If he has an addiction problem, deal with that. Provide a list of NA/AA meetings in the area he would be paroled to.
When asked a question - be straight forward with the answers. Whatever it is, generally they know the answers and they've heard it all before.

Best of luck - to the both of you.

Danielle,
Thank you for your reply. Craig has a good home plan, and he owns hisown business so I hope that is ok. I am praying that everything works out fine.
Jamie

best wishes to you. :) I will keep my fingers crossed