(NewsNation) — California state commissioners may have denied parole to the Menendez brothers this week, but they also gave the convicted murderers a roadmap to succeed for future attempts, says criminal defense lawyer Mark Reichel.

Members of the California Board of Parole rejected parole bids for Erik and Lyle Menendez after citing their numerous infractions behind bars. Both brothers, for example, possessed contraband cell phones — a major violation in prison — and Erik was also reprimanded for violence and acting inappropriately with visitors.

Parole officials effectively advised each brother to square their real selves with the contrite and reformed characterizations pushed by their supporters.

Menendez brothers 'told what they can do' to be paroled: Attorney

“They’ve been showed

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