Cox v. Maxwell

It is petitioner’s contention that his sentence has expired, a full 15 years having passed since he was sentenced. He argues that the parole commission does not have the power to increase his sentence. The parole commission does not increase sentences. In cases such as this it determines how much time an individual has lost while at large as a parole violator and determines when he will be considered again for parole. The sentence of one convicted of a felony has a definite minimum and maximum. Unless granted a final release, one convicted must serve the maximum sentence imposed either by…