Parole Board Decision

In the matter of the Corrections Act 1997

and

In the matter of an Application for Parole by Wayne William HOWLETT

13 December 2007

Reason for Decision

The Applicant was granted parole in February 2005 having served almost 5 years of an 8 year 8 month sentence for various crimes of:

1. aggravated burglary
2. burglary
3. aggravated robbery
4. stealing
5. receiving
6. assault and others.

His parole was revoked in December 2006 when charged with Criminal Code assault matters. In October 2007 the Crown indicated it would not be filing an indictment and the Applicant was discharged in relation to these offences. There is a further lesser outstanding assault charge but some possibility that the matter may not be proceeded with or in any event not dealt with for some time.

In considering whether to grant parole again the Board has taken into consideration the statutory criteria as set out in the Corrections Act 1997.

In particular the Board notes the following information:

1. Prison records outlining exemplary behaviour, a caring nature, being reliable and dependable and demonstrating a good example to other inmates.

2. A letter from the Applicant outlining a desire to return to his former employment and abide by any conditions this Board may set in relation to drugs and alcohol.

3. The Board notes the Applicant has completed a program called Preparing for Change. He demonstrated very favourable participation and leadership throughout the program.

4. A pre-parole report completed by the Applicant’s Probation Officer dated 1 November 2007 confirming the support of his family, appropriate accommodation and the desire to recommence his business.

Taking all matters into account, the Board is of the view that the Applicant now meets the statutory criteria to be granted parole again and that his reintegration into the wider community will best be served by the Applicant being allowed to reside back in the community with the supervision of his Probation Officer. The same conditions of parole as granted in February 2005, as varied, will apply including the same non-molestation orders in relation to the victims. In relation to drug testing there will be a condition that testing for illegal steroids be carried out as directed by his Probation Officer.

Paroled 2 January 2008 – 4 September 2010