The morning that RH coming before the Commission, they had denied the last two applicants. Commissioner McDonald conducted the hearing and expressed concerns about RH’s multiple failures on parole and his drug use while driving. However, RH was well prepared for the Commission’s questions to the point that Commissioner McDonald described him as “articulate and[…]
M.A. was serving a life sentence for robbery. He retained us because he was coming before the Commission for the first time. He had a gang affiliation in his past as well as DORs. We helped him emphasize his long trend of pro-social behavior and excellent parole plan. On the day of his hearing, the[…]
Why does the United States have the highest incarceration rate in the world? Is there something inherently wrong with Americans (we’re just bad people?) or is there something wrong with the criminal justice system? A report from the Prison Policy Initiative (PPI), Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2017, tries to help us answer those question[…]
“I’ve had several cases over the last ten years. Some charges were dropped and some led to convictions including my last crime that occurred in prison (staff assault). A lot of the details of my history could be confusing. Darren… got my PSI and got everything sorted out to present to the Board. Another thing[…]
Another quote from a happy client: “McKenzie Law Office was very professional in the handling of my case. I believe they represented me to the best of their ability, as I believe I received the best possible outcome I could have received.” -Nathan M.
McKenzie Law represented Michael N. and Robert B. before the Idaho Commission of Pardon and Parole this week. The Commission granted dates to them both. Pre-hearing preparation was crucial in both cases due to recent DORs and to help them communicate effectively with the commissioners. We are extremely happy when we can help bring freedom and liberty[…]
Last week we represented a client coming before the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole for the first time. He had many DORs (disciplinary write-ups) when he first entered IDOC, but our major concern was two recent DOR’s just months before his hearing. Based on our experience, we had a good idea of what questions[…]
In January 2015, McKenzie Law Offices, PLLC represented 7 clients before the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole. We obtained dates for 6 of our clients. We are happy for every client we can return to their families.
A sentence of custody to the Idaho state board of correction suspends the civil rights of the person, including the right to ship, transport, possess or receive a firearm. Upon final discharge (completion of imprisonment, probation or parole), a person convicted of any Idaho felony shall be restored the full rights of citizenship, except that a person[…]
On September 16, parole client Alik T. was granted probation immediately upon completion of his fixed term. Alik had a long indeterminate sentence (20+ years indeterminate) and immigration issues, because he was a refugee from the former U.S.S.R. We helped him prepare his statements to the parole commission and anticipate their questions. We also responded to specific[…]
“Just thought I’d drop you a line and say THANK You for helping me out and being at my parole hearing on June 16th…. It is smart to have an attorney at these hearings… Also your coaching was great … I have told other offenders to get lawyers for their parole hearings … ” Charles[…]
According to the National Research’s Council’s 464 page report, reported on by the Washington Post, April 30, 2014, (link here), the cost of the “war on drugs” in the United States — for families, communities, state budgets and society — has simply not been worth the benefit in deterrence and crime reduction.