Author: jgriffiths
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Can You File For Unemployment Benefits After Time In Prison?
You can’t receive unemployment benefits while you are in prison, but you can receive them after your release if you qualify.
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How Are Civil And Criminal Cases Related To Each Other?
Civil and criminal cases are separate in the United States justice system, but the two concepts are still related. Understand why.
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What Does Beyond A Reasonable Doubt Actually Mean?
In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. What does the term “beyond a reasonable doubt” mean?
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Can You Get 54 Days Off Your Sentence Per Year For Good Time?
Under federal law, you can get 54 days off your sentence per year for good time. But does that mean you really get the full 54 days?
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Will People Released Under the CARES Act Have To Go Back?
Thousands of people were released from prison under the CARES Act, but will they have to go back to prison once the COVID-19 pandemic ends?
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Is Your Loved One Earning First Step Act Time Credits Yet?
If you have a loved one in prison, you’ve likely heard about the First Step Act, but can your loved one earn time credits under the Act yet?
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What Programs And Activities Qualify Under The First Step Act?
Incarcerated people can earn time off their sentence under the First Step Act, but what programs and activities qualify for time credits?
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What Is The Post Conviction Relief Act And How Does It Help?
If you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime, you’ve probably heard about the Post Conviction Relief Act. But what is it?
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What Is Prosecutorial Discretion And How Can It Impact Your Case?
Prosecutorial discretion is the power prosecutors have to make charging decisions. This power is huge and can have a big impact on your case.
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What Is The Difference Between State And Federal Courts?
If you’ve been charged with a crime, one of the first things you need to do is understand the difference between state and federal court.