From the onset, it is very clear that Lewis E. Lawes, the former warden of Sing Sing prison is reading from cue cards by his eye movements as he reads.
It is unlikely that Jim Roland or Broadway have applied for and received drivers licenses to operate a motor vehicle, and yet they drive cars in violation of their parole.
Give note to the great number of people who smoke in this film; also note how many scenes have smoking in them.
"Broadway" is in violation of his parole conditions by possessing a hand gun.