If you are facing a parole decision or current criminal charges, you are in the right place. The Law Firm of Abbi S. Taylor fights for individuals and families in the post-conviction process as well as in the courtroom. We give everything we have to fight for our clients' freedom. Contact us today for more information about how we can help your loved one return home.
When someone is serving a prison sentence in Georgia, parole is of the most important issues for the person in custody and for the family waiting at home. Families often want to know when parole will be considered, what the Board looks at, whether they can submit information, and what they can do to help.
In Georgia, the parole process is different from a criminal court case. In most standard parole consideration cases, there is not a courtroom-style hearing where the family appears and speaks directly to the Board. Instead, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles reviews the person’s file, sentence information, criminal history, institutional record, parole guidelines, investigation materials, victim or stakeholder input, and any presentations from an Attorney on the person’s behalf.
Because the decision is largely based on the file, preparation matters.
The Law Firm of Abbi S. Taylor helps individuals and families with Georgia parole matters, including parole preparation, parole presentations, parole reconsideration, and guidance for families who are trying to understand the parole process.
A parole presentation is not just a letter asking the Board for release. It is an organized submission designed to give the Board helpful, accurate, and relevant information about the person being considered for parole.
The Board already has access to official records, sentence information, criminal history, institutional records, and parole guideline materials. However, the Board does not have a full picture of the person’s growth, rehabilitation, accomplishments, family support, release plan, or positive changes while incarcerated.
The goal is to make sure the presentation to the Board is organized, appropriate, and helpful. Families often want to help, but they may not know what type of information matters, what should be avoided, or how to present the information in a way that supports a positive parole decision.
The Georgia parole process can be confusing because it uses terms that may not mean what families expect. A person may have a Parole Eligibility Date, often called a PED, but that does not mean the person will be released on that date. It means the date the person is eligible for parole consideration and a decision about their future Tentative Parole Month.
The Board may then set a Tentative Parole Month, often called TPM. A TPM can be encouraging, but it is still tentative. It does not guarantee release. The Board can continue reviewing the case, receive new information, consider objections, evaluate institutional conduct, and complete additional reviews before release occurs.
Other terms, such as Crime Severity Level, parole guidelines, PIC points, Final Review, Hearing Examiner, and victim notification, can also be confusing for families. Understanding these terms can help families avoid unrealistic expectations and focus on what they can do to help.
Family members often feel pressure to do something, but they may not know where to start. Some families send letters too early, send information that is not helpful, or misunderstand the timing of parole consideration.
In many cases, the better approach is to focus on preparing accurate, organized, and positive information for the Board’s review. This may include gathering records, identifying supportive information, developing a realistic release plan, and making sure the parole presentation is tailored to the person’s specific case.
Abbi helps families understand where the person is in the parole process, what the Board may be reviewing, and what information may be appropriate to submit.
Not every parole review results in release. If parole is denied or deferred, the person and family may have questions about what happened and whether anything can be done before the next review.
Parole reconsideration is not simply asking the Board to change its mind. The focus should be on whether there is new, corrected, or additional information that may be helpful for the Board to consider.
This may include updated institutional records, program completion, improved conduct, stronger release planning, additional support, corrected information, medical issues or other case-specific developments.
A prior denial does not mean the family should give up. It does mean the next step should be taken carefully and with a clear understanding of the Board’s process.
Families who are trying to understand parole in Georgia may also want to review these related resource pages:
As your parole attorney, Abbi is able to help answer your questions and assist you in navigating the process.
The Law Firm of Abbi S. Taylor helps individuals and families navigate Georgia parole and post-sentencing matters from the early stages of parole preparation through issues that may arise after release. For individuals who are still incarcerated, the firm can help families understand parole eligibility, determine where a case stands in the review process, prepare organized parole presentation materials, and address concerns involving Board review or reconsideration. The goal is to help present a clear and complete picture of the individual’s progress, institutional history, support system, and plans for a successful return to the community.
The firm also represents individuals who are already serving parole or probation and need help resolving supervision-related issues or seeking relief from continued supervision. This may involve responding to an alleged parole violation, evaluating whether early termination of parole or probation may be appropriate, or pursuing retroactive First Offender treatment when available. These matters often require a careful review of the original sentence, the person’s conduct while incarcerated or under supervision, compliance history, rehabilitation, and current legal status.
Because every case is different, the appropriate strategy depends on the person’s sentence, offense, institutional and supervision history, current parole or probation status, and the specific relief being requested.
Contact the firm to discuss the parole services that may be appropriate for your loved one’s situation.
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Over the years, we have had the honor of defending hundreds of clients in court and parole hearings. Here are just a few things they have to say about us.
Abbi is an amazing lawyer. We hired her for my dad’s parole/probation case. Abbi’s results exceeded our family’s expectations. Seeing her in action in the courtroom was inspiring. In addition, her office staff is extremely professional and responsive. Thank you, Abbi and Linda.
I originally retained Abbi to represent me before the State Board of Pardons and Parole and help me obtain an early parole date for a level 8 criminal conviction. While the Parole Board's guidelines for my crime required me to serve at least 65% of my sentence, the Parole Board granted me parole approximately 6 months early. I attribute this to the unwavering support of my family and Abbi's considerable efforts.
If I could rate Abbi Taylor@ 100 stars I would. Thank you Abbi Taylor and your staff for your professionalism, hard work and legal expertise in representing me. Your successful results with my being granted early parole was beyond all my expectations. I am thrilled and so grateful to be back home with my family and much earlier than I ever could have hoped for.
Abbi knows her stuff, is patient, thorough and compassionate. She took the time to explain the parole process in detail and provided support before, during and after the decision. I am very happy with the outcome but also the professionalism and responsiveness from Abbi and Linda. I Highly recommend this firm!
I came to Ms Taylor thinking that my criminal background was destroyed. I'm a responsible adult that made a bad decision at a very emotional time in my life. This lady has a great interaction with her clients. I was able to feel free to express what and why I needed her services. Sharp doesn't begin to describe her. I will never forget that she was sent by God to help me. You can not go wrong with Ms Taylor.
I can not speak more highly of Abbi and her abilities. I was finding myself very quickly in a quicksand situation and she was able to help come in to provide guidance, clarity and manage the situation. If you find yourself in a situation that you think even for a second might need some legal advice - please do not think to call anyone else but Abbi.
Contact our office today to begin the process of scheduling an initial case evaluation. Prior to scheduling your case evaluation, we will require the receipt of all necessary documents. Case evaluations are $250 and will be credited toward the cost of representation.
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In a 30-minute session, we provide an explanation of the relevant proceedings, help you prioritize available options, and provide a road map to move forward with our representation, including details about possible fees.
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