Author: jgriffiths
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Can You Contest The Charges Against You?
In every criminal case, you can contest the charges against you. But you don’t have to. You can also plead guilty or no contest.
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What Is The Difference Between An Attorney And A Lawyer?
A lot of websites will tell you that there’s a difference between a lawyer and an attorney. But is there really a difference?
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How Do You Find Newly Discovered Evidence From Prison?
You can find newly discovered evidence from prison, but it’s not easy. You’ll likely need help from at least one other person.
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What Do You Have To Tell Police During A Traffic Stop?
There is only one thing you have to tell police during a traffic stop: your name. Other than that, you can remain silent.
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What is Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. But what constitutes cruel and unusual punishment?
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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Are You Ready to Return Home?
Everyone in prison waits for their end-of-sentence (EOS) date. But are you really read to return home? It depends.
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How Can You Get Your Record Expunged?
You can get your record expunged in many states, but it depends on a lot of different factors. Some states, however, don’t allow it at all.
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What is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
The Freedom of Information Act can help you win your wrongful-conviction lawsuit, but every state’s rules are different.
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What Are Good Time Credits?
If you’re in BOP custody, you can earn 54 days off of your sentence per year through good time credits.
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News: The Impact of Overturning Roe v Wade on Criminal Justice
The Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade in the near future, and the impacts on the criminal justice system are clear already.