California Supreme Court ruling makes it easier for prisoners to win parole

The ruling limits governor's ability to deny parole based solely on the inmate's crime -- there must also be evidence that the inmate continues to pose a threat to the public. The California Supreme Court made it easier Thursday for prison inmates to win parole despite a governor's objections, ruling that a woman who fatally shot and stabbed another woman with a potato peeler should remain free. The 4 to 3 ruling, written by Chief Justice Ronald M. George, could affect nearly 1,000 parole cases now on appeal. Lawyers on both sides said it was the first time in recent history that the state high court ruled in favor of a prisoner in a parole case. More... Prisoner Pen Pals - Discount Cigarettes - Discount Magazine Subscriptions for Prisoners