Edward Smith (DOC 331694) appeared remotely before the Louisiana Committee on Parole on July 24 and was denied parole after board members noted his criminal record and law-enforcement opposition.

Smith and his sister, Theresa Banks, told the board Smith ran a detailing business and supported their mother; Banks told the panel he was a good brother who helps the family. The transcript shows Smith said he had a prior revocation history and had been incarcerated for about 21 months on the current five-year possession-with-intent sentence.

Board members reviewed his record and noted multiple past arrests and a prior revocation. The committee recorded opposition from the judge, the sheriff, the DA and the attorney general. Taking the record into account, the panel voted unanimously to deny parole and told Smith to serve more of his sentence before seeking another hearing.

Outcome: Denied (unanimous).