Austin Parole Revocation Lawyer

The hearing officer, who works for the board, runs the hearing. They collect all the facts and make a summary of what’s relevant for the board to make a decision. They are supposed to be fair and not lean towards any side.

Your parole officer will present the evidence that you violated your parole conditions. They manage getting subpoenas for all necessary parties and make sure everyone knows who will be speaking at the hearing. They also make sure you and the hearing officer get copies of all documents that will be shown as evidence.

Parole revocation lawyers will help you by questioning witnesses and defending you against the allegations. They also handle legal motions and objections during the hearing.

Witnesses who are brought in must answer questions truthfully and stick to what’s relevant. Lastly, any observers in the room must stay quiet and follow the rules of the facility where the hearing takes place.

Administrative Hearing Process

When you or someone else on parole faces allegations of violating parole conditions, the Parole Division decides whether to bring you in for a hearing by issuing a warrant or a summons. Generally, there are two types of situations when a warrant is issued: one where you are entitled to both preliminary and revocation hearings, and another where you are entitled only to a revocation or mitigation hearing. If you find yourself in this situation, you must decide during your initial meeting with your Parole Officer whether to go through with your hearings or to waive them.

Procedures When a Warrant is Issued

If you have broken the rules of your parole, your parole officer will file a violation report. This report will help decide if a warrant should be issued for your arrest. If the parole officers find strong enough evidence in the violation report, a warrant will be issued and you will be detained. After your arrest, the sheriff who has you in custody will inform the Parole Division, which then decides whether to start the hearing process. If your alleged violations are purely administrative or you have already served time for any criminal conviction involved, a hearing will be requested. If there are ongoing criminal charges, the Parole Division will normally schedule a preliminary hearing and defer the revocation hearing until the criminal charges are resolved.

Requesting and Conducting Hearings

Once you are detained for a suspected parole violation, the Parole Division will decide whether to hold a hearing. At your first meeting with a Parole Officer, you will be informed about your rights during the revocation process. You have the right to be personally served with a written notice detailing the alleged violations against you. If you are accused only of non-criminal (administrative) violations or if you have already been convicted of a new crime, you might not get a preliminary hearing. But you always have the right to a revocation hearing unless you decide to waive it.

During these hearings, you can fully present your side of the story. You have the right to show evidence, bring witnesses, and confront any witness against you unless the Hearing Officer has a strong reason to prevent this. Your attorney can help you make your case, question witnesses, and manage the evidence against you.

If your parole is revoked following the hearing, you will receive a report from the Hearing Officer explaining why your parole was revoked based on the evidence presented.

Circumstances for Reopening a Hearing

If your parole is revoked, you can ask Texas Board of Pardons for your case to be reopened within 60 days from the decision if you think there was a serious mistake or if new information comes up that could change the outcome. You would explain why you believe the hearing should be reopened, pointing out any errors or new evidence that may affect your case. The parole panel will review your request and can either agree to reopen your case for specific reasons, deny your request, or reverse the decision to revoke your parole.

Contact Our Austin Parole Revocation Lawyers

Are you worried about the possibility of having your parole revoked in Texas? This is a situation that requires serious legal support. You have the right to defend yourself and challenge any evidence against you in a hearing, but this can be overwhelming if you're going at it alone.

Clients trust Cofer & Connelly, PLLC for their defense because we've handled thousands of cases across a century of combined experience, with a solid track record in over 300 Texas jury trials. We can help in parole revocation hearings by speaking on your behalf, questioning witnesses effectively, managing legal objections, and ensuring your side of the story is heard loud and clear. We're here to advocate for the best possible outcome, whether that's maintaining your current parole status or arguing against unfair revocation.

Don't let the stress of this process weigh you down.

Contact a parole revocation attorney at Cofer & Connelly, PLLC by calling (512) 991-0576 or contacting us online for a consultation with a criminal defense attorney. Let us help you secure your freedom and fight for your rights.