Author: jgriffiths
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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Getting Home Safe and Knowing Your Rights
Knowing your rights doesn’t always mean that they will be honored.
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What Constitutional Rights Exist During Sentencing?
Your constitutional rights still exist during sentencing. Knowing those rights is important at this late stage in your case.
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What is an Arraignment in a Criminal Court Case?
An arraignment is the first formal hearing in a criminal case. The judge will read the charges against you, and you will enter a plea.
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How Should You Interact With Prison Staff?
It’s important for justice-impacted people to realize that prison guards are typically very different fro police. With that in mind, how should you interact with prison staff?
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What Are Your Rights When Pulled Over by Police?
You need to know your rights when you are pulled over by police. Some include the right to remain silent, to refuse a search and to a lawyer.
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How Do You Access Court Transcripts From Cases?
If you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime, you may want to access court records and transcripts. It can be easy to do so online.
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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Life After Prison: Why It’s so Difficult for Returning Citizens to Rebuild
When your release date approaches, you have mixed emotions. On the one hand, you’re excited about your upcoming release. On the other, you’re anxious about how the “free world” has changed and what your place will be in it.
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How Can You File Your Tax Return If Your Spouse Is Incarcerated?
If your spouse is in prison, You have to do many things on your own. How can you file a tax return if your spouse is incarcerated?
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How Do You Go About About Filing Taxes When Incarcerated?
Your obligations keep going — even if you’re in prison. With tax season in full swing, how do you go about filing taxes when incarcerated?
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What Is Healthcare Like for Your Loved One in Prison?
The BOP website says that prisoners get medical, dental and mental health services. Prisons decide which services are essential for which people. Prisoners get routine checkups for new or pre-existing conditions they may have. People in prison also receive dental care.