When an inmate is released from prison on parole, he or she must conform to the guidelines set up for therapy and other conditions set for parole. If these conditions are violated in any way the parole may be revoked. Parole revocation notifications are known as blue warrants. Parole revocations are common in Texas and can be issued for various reasons. Grounds for parole revocation include:

• Inmate was initially ineligible for release and therefore should not have been released.
• Parolee has been arrested for a crime while released on parole.
• Parolee has violated a term or condition of release.
• There is reliable evidence that the parolee is exhibiting behavior that makes him danger to society.

A person arrested on a blue warrant is not eligible for bail. Once arrested, a parolee will be contacted by someone from the parole division. It is important that you do not give up any of your valuable rights when speaking with the parole division. You have the right to a final revocation hearing, and depending upon the type of allegations against you, you may be entitled to a preliminary hearing. Do not discuss the facts of your case with the parole division. A parolee may have limited rights to counsel depending upon the nature of the case. If you are entitled to legal representation, call a parole revocation attorney right away. Our office will accept your collect call regarding the employment of our services during normal business hours.

There are certain things that the parolee is entitled to regarding parole revocation hearings:

• Written notification of the alleged violation of parole.
• Disclosure of the evidence against you.
• Cross examination of adverse witnesses.
• Subpoena friendly and/or adverse witnesses for your defense.

It is important to be aware of your rights and to not waive them. It is advisable to seek counsel from a parole revocation lawyer as soon as possible to aggressively defend your rights. If the parolee is found to be in violation of any one of the terms of your parole one of the following may apply:

• Withdrawal of the Blue Warrant and parole continues under the same or modified conditions.
• Order time be spent in an intermediate sanctions facility before returning to prior parole conditions.
• Revocation of parole and the inmate is retuned to prison with calendar time credits only.

The Law Offices of Haby & Hernandez is committed and dedicated to providing our clients with the best parole revocation representation services possible. Our Law Offices have a parole representation staff with over 40 years combined experience either with the TDCJ – Parole Division or The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. No other law firm in the state employs staff with this extensive experience. We realize our clients and their family members have been through extremely traumatic times, therefore we strive to provide balance and stability in a legal system that is often arbitrary and uncaring. Call our office today to see if our services are right for you.

See also Parole Review Representations