Prison Law
Checking that release and recall dates are correct.
The correct calculation of a prisoner's release date, parole eligibility date, and sentence expiry date is essential. Errors can arise from misapplication of the relevant legislation, failure to account for time spent on remand, or incorrect treatment of concurrent and consecutive sentences. A specialist review of the calculation can identify and correct mistakes that would otherwise keep a prisoner in custody beyond the lawful date.
There are a range of complex representations which we routinely deploy in such cases, including:
Detailed review of sentence calculation against the relevant statutory provisions
Accounting for time spent on remand and any qualifying periods
Identifying errors in the treatment of concurrent and consecutive sentences
Correspondence with HM Prison and Probation Service to correct unlawful calculations
Early, specialist advice can make a real difference to your outcome. Contact us for a confidential consultation.
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