Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society

I think that if people are highly investigated to find if they will not do it again then they can be free

First degree murder implies that the offense was premeditated. With that in mind, this goes beyond the concept of rehabilitating this individual. I personally feel that the release/parole of an individual who either commits an extreme act of violence (i.e. first degree murder) or commits a large number of violent offenses goes against the interests of the public. Nothing is owed to this individual in terms of rehabilitation or the promise of release. At some point, we have to acknowledge that part of the criminal justice system is to set a proportionate or appropriate punishment in response…  Read more to the offense committed, which in this case would be the planned taking of one's life. Parole is a tool for reintegration while keeping in mind the safety of the public. The likeliest scenario is that the public would lose faith in the administration of justice by seeing a soft punishment such as parole after 15 years for taking a life.

Eventhough a person is not mentally right, it doesn't mean that they are a danger to our society. If they've been checked out by a medcal profession that means that they are ok to function in every day life.

Depending on whether the psychological evaluation shows that they are a threat or not, it is a gamble whether there won't be an emotional trigger such as a traumatic event making the ex-criminal vulnerable, thus leading to more potential dangers despite being evaluated.

Prison is supposed to be both for punishment and as a secondary measure rehabilitation. Therefore if they have not been sufficiently punished they should not be released regardless. Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent.

I believe that if you do a crime, you are obligated to do the time in result of your actions so they can reflect of their actions.

No, if you have done the crime, even whilst in the midst of insanity, who knows if they'll do it again, even with a psychological evaluation? We shouldn't be treating people with mental illness like children so let us treat them like adults. If they do the crime, they do the time.

A psychological evaluation is not always accurate and diminishes the value of the strict principle of justice.

Counter-Argument: No, Given the Limits of Psychological Evaluations

While psychological evaluations play a crucial role in parole decisions, relying solely on them may pose inherent risks and overlook broader societal considerations. A counter-argument might consider the following points:

I believe if you do the crime you should do the time that is called for it not after the fact decide if someone is better

I'd make sure that they were getting help while they were serving their time, make sure that they were being good in jail, and that they didn't cause anyone trouble in the duration of their time there.

Providing psychological evaluations will allow for a more smooth transition back into society and it has been proven that these psychological evaluation has worked in the past

Just because they passed the test this once, that doesn't mean they can't change. Later on they might get into a fight and they could very easily become a threat again.

A test and evaluation can help us see how they would act in society and if they fail then it keeps everyone safe and they can heal further to no longer be a danger to those around or themselves

Providing psychological evaluations will allow for a more smooth transition back into society and it has been proven that these psychological evaluation has worked in the past

Providing psychological evaluations will allow for a more smooth transition back into society and it has been proven that these psychological evaluation has worked in the past

I think it takes a lot of consideration but if they can prove they've changed and won't do it again then yes