SUMMARY: A man in Rankin County, Mississippi was convicted of two murders when he was 17 years old and sentenced to two life sentences without parole in 2005. However, he was released after serving 18 years following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that it was unconstitutional to deny parole to minors. He was recently arrested for a DUI and released on bond, sparking a debate about the parole system. Law enforcement and prosecutors spend countless hours preparing cases and presenting evidence to convince a jury of someone's guilt. While the decisions of parole boards are not within their control, they will continue to adapt and remain vigilant to stop crime in the community. It is unclear if the man's parole will be revoked.

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