Can an inmate who is up for Parolein Alabama speak for himself to the Parole board?
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Can an inmate who is up for Parolein Alabama speak for himself to the Parole board?
A friend was wrongfully accused of a crime(robbery) He was told he could not speak to the parole board that his lawery must speak on his behalf. He has currently served 12 years and was giving life with parole.
Asked on June 14, 2009 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
When you have a lawyer, the rule is that the lawyer represents you and speaks on your behalf. That way there is no confusion as to who can bind decisions and make representations. If your friend has a lawyer, but rather speak to the parole board on his own behalf, then have him fire his lawyer. The other way to do it is to have the lawyer talk to the parole board and tell the board that his client (your friend) wants to address the board personally. As a lawyer, i woudl not mind letting my client speak, especially in this situation where he is asking the board to let him go back into society. this way the board can judge him.
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