Nearly three decades after Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for the murders of their parents, a California judge has reopened a door many believed would remain closed.

Menendez brothers made parole-eligible after LA court resentencing, following DA Hochman's push for a fully informed decision.

Erik and Lyle Menendez had their sentence reduced from life without parole to 50 years to life and are now eligible for parole

Legal experts' weighed in following the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez after a California judge ruled that the convicted killers would be immediately eligible for parole.

Judge Jesic called the brothers' work while in prison "remarkable", but noted that their 1996 sentences to life without parole were justified at the time. He said that under the guidelines, they were eligible for resentencing, issuing his new sentence of 50 years to life. The brothers have been held in custody since 1990.

The Menendez brothers and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman (center) UPDATED with more details: The latest showdown between Erik and Lyle Menendez and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has come down a pivotal notch.