An interesting case on parole eligibility came down recently. Wendell Rogers was originally sentenced to 30 years on an aggravated robbery charge with an additional 15-year enhancement for using a firearm during the crime. A lower court previously ruled that Rogers would have to serve 100% of his sentence. Rogers argued that the enhancement should still allow him to be eligible for parole. The Arkansas Supreme Court reversed the lower court’s order and found that Rogers is indeed entitled to a parole-eligibility calculation for the enhanced sentence. 22 Ark. 19 Wendell Rogers v Arkansas Department of Correction
