Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Food and Entertaining: [header] How to write a parole letter [title] Understand what you must say. [step] Offenders write letters in support of their own parole for a variety of reasons. One common reason is that the inmate fears getting nervous at the hearing or doesn't express himself well orally.

Ending1: If he or she pauses before delivering his or her letter, the decision is likely to be in your favor. When possible, gather documentation of what he or she said so that you can use it to prove intent. Ending2: You will need to let the person know that you are writing so he can prepare for the hearing. [substeps] Under the law, a judge can hear a parole letter for five years and change his mind within five years of hearing it. Ending3: In addition, the inmate may be hesitant to address the guilt trip he experienced at the first hearing. You should understand that the inmate may have questions that you are unable to answer. Ending4: If this is the case, then you should write a letter. Parole boards are looking for offenders to say certain things in their letters : [substeps] Take responsibility.

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