Hi there, just wondering, how likely it would be for someone to get parole in Canada, being charged with manslaughter, under the Youth Criminal Justice Act? But they are older.
What all does it depend on? What factors?
What can he do while in jail to help himself get parole?
What can people on the outside do?
THANKS!

I think that the maximum year that a youth can be held in jail in Canada is 6 years, and then 4 years of parole and/or house arrest. I'm not too sure though.
But, it depends on whether they are charged as a youth or an adult.

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Originally Posted by wild_girl

What all does it depend on? What factors?
What can he do while in jail to help himself get parole?
What can people on the outside do?

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Hello wild:

It doesn't depend on what he was charged with. It DOES depend on whether the law under which he was convicted allows for parole. If it does, he should prepare for his hearing by showing contrition, community support, and having a job, and a place to live. Those on the outside can send letters. You could hire a lawyer, too.

excon

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Originally Posted by excon

Hello wild:

It doesn't depend on what he was charged with. It DOES depend on whether the law under which he was convicted allows for parole. If it does, he should prepare for his hearing by showing contrition, community support, and having a job, and a place to live. Those on the outside can send letters. You could hire a lawyer, too.

excon

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What do you mean by they can send letters? I have heard that before, who can send letterS?

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Originally Posted by wild_girl

What do you mean by they can send letters?! I have heard that before, who can send letterS??

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Hello again, wild:

Anybody who wants to, can send a letter - those who support his release, and those who don't.

Where do they send 'em? First off, you'll have to find out IF he's eligible, when his hearing is, and the address of the Canadian Parole Commission, or whatever their name is.

Where do you find out that stuff? Ask the guy in the slam, call the warden, or look in the phone book.

excon

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Originally Posted by excon

Hello again, wild:

Anybody who wants to, can send a letter - those who support his release, and those who don't.

Where do they send 'em? First off, you'll have to find out IF he's eligible, when his hearing is, and the address of the Canadian Parole Commission, or whatever their name is.

Where do you find out that stuff?? Ask the guy in the slam, call the warden, or look in the phone book.

excon

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Hmm OK, so the parole board I think is where I would send the letters to... awsome! And they would just say why they think he should be let out and how he is a good person etc?
All right thanks!

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Originally Posted by wild_girl

hmm ok, so the parole board I think is where I would send the letters to...awsome! and they would just say why they think he should be let out and how he is a good person etc??
alright thanks!!

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Hello again, wildchick:

Pretty close... But not exactly. The parole board is looking for contrition! They're not going to take too kindly to people telling them what a wonderful fellow he is. He DID kill somebody, after all.

What would work better are letters that acknowledge his crime, yet offer lots of community support when he is released. IF his conduct inside has been incident free, THAT would be worth mentioning in the letters. Better still, would be letters offering work, transportation and a place to live.

excon