Author: jgriffiths
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U.S. House Passes Bill Treating Crack Cocaine Same As Powder
The U.S. house has passed a bill that would treat crack cocaine the same as powder cocaine for purposes of federal sentencing.
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Minnesota Won’t Take Babies from Incarcerated Parents Anymore
A new Minnesota law gives incarcerated parents more time with their babies, which benefits everyone involved—especially the children.
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Petition Calls for BOP to Start First Step Act Time Credits
Interrogating Justice has joined a national press release and petition calling on the BOP to start counting First Step Act time credits now.
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Is The Food In Prisons And Jails Safe To Eat?
Food in jails and prisons is supposed to be safe. But that doesn’t always mean it is. Without set rules, food safety is not guaranteed.
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How Do You Know If Your Lawyer Is Doing A Good Job?
You have a constitutional right to a lawyer in criminal cases. But how do you know if your lawyer is doing a good job?
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How Can You Overturn A Wrongful Conviction?
If you were convicted of a crime despite being innocent, you suffered a wrongful conviction and can take steps to have it overturned.
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Can Your Sentence In A Criminal Case Change After It Starts?
If you’re convicted of crime, a judge will sentence you. But your sentence can change after the judge chooses it in some circumstances.
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How Could A New “Watershed Rule” Impact Your Criminal Case?
There are some legal terms that could significantly impact your life but aren’t commonly understood. The watershed rule is one of those.
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What Is The EQUAL Act? How Could It Impact You?
Two U.S. senators recently proposed the EQUAL Act, a law aimed at ending the sentencing disparity for crack and powder cocaine.
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I’ve Been in Your Shoes: “Have You Ever Been Convicted of a Felony?”
It is important to be truthful and hopeful when an employer asks about your criminal history. Here are some tips.