423 Pa. Super. 320 - Commonwealth v. Homoki’s Empirical Analysis

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11 state decisions

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1. ““The essence of parole is release from prison, before the completion of sentence, on the condition that the prisoner abide by certain rules during the balance of the sentence.” Morrissey [v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 477 , 92 S.Ct. 2593, 2598 , 33 L.Ed.2d 484, 492 (1972) ]. Parolees are in a position different from the general population because they are still subject to an extant term of imprisonment and are the focus of society’s rehabilitative efforts. Id.; Commonwealth v. Edwards, 400 Pa.Super. 197 , 583 A.2d 445 (1990). Accordingly, parolees are subjected to certain conditions which restrict “their activities substantially beyond the ordinary restrictions imposed by law on private citizens.” Edwards at 201 , 583 A.2d at 447 . Although the offender’s freedom may be substantially restricted, the sentencing judge is vested with broad powers to fashion appropriate conditions of parole where they are intended to effectuate his rehabilitation and reintegration into society as a law-abiding citizen. Commonwealth v. Crosby, 390 Pa.Super. 140 , 568 A.2d 233 (1990) (relating to probation).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 449 Pa. Super. 443 - Commonwealth v. Hermanson