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Morrissey's Parole Case
In the case of Morrissey, his parole was revoked and was not giving a proper hearing before the parole board made their decision. Morrissey previous probation officer had a written report that explains Morrissey’s parole violations. The violations involved using a false identity to purchased a vehicle, obtaining a license, including having credit cards. Additionally, Morrissey failed in giving his probation officer his place if residents. These violations have given the parole board reason to revoked Morrissey parole without hearing.
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Morrissey wants an appeal to the fact the parole board violated the 14th amendment right by denying him due process. The parole board must allow the parolee the right of hearing to explain the violations written in the probation officers report before revoking parole.
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Furthermore, the parolee is still in custody and being on parole allowed the parolee to serve their sentence outside the prison. In addition, Morrissey has violated numerous parole violations. Then the court stating that the parolee should have a informal hearing to explain if the violations are correct and if not their will be an

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