Author: jgriffiths
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For My Habeas Petition, Am I In State Or Federal Custody?
If you plan to file a petition for writ of habeas corpus, you may need to know whether you are in state or federal custody.
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When Can Police Arrest You?
Before police can arrest you, they must have probable cause. This probable-cause requirement comes from the Constitution.
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What Are Miranda Warnings?
In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that police must give people Miranda warnings before questioning them in custody.
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News: Report Says Plea Deals Now Limit Compassionate Release
A new NPR report states that prosecutors in the U.S. have been using plea deals to stop compassionate release from prisons.
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Q&A: How Do You Know If The BOP Will Apply FSA Time Credits?
The BOP has started to apply FSA Time Credits. But many are still waiting. Here’s a Q&A from someone who has been in your shoes.
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What Do You Need To Do To File A FSA Time Credits Lawsuit?
The biggest thing you need to know about filing an FSA Time Credits lawsuit is that you need to go through the BOP grievance process first.
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Less Than 1% of People on CARES Act Release Reoffended So Far
There are 9,000 people out on CARES Act release right now. Only 1% of those 9,000—less than 10—have committed serious violations.
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Can Noncitizens Earn First Step Act Time Credits?
We’ve received many questions about if noncitizens can earn First Step Act Time Credits. The answer is no, but you can earn other incentives.
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What Is A No-Knock Warrant?
After police shot and killed Amir Locke, the term “no-knock warrant” started making headlines again. Here’s what you need to know.
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Getting The BOP To Apply FSA Time Credits: From Someone On Home Confinement
The BOP started to apply FSA Time Credits last week, but you might still be waiting, including if you’re already on home confinement.