Category: Going to Jail
Explainer: The Never-Ending Crises in Georgia’s Prisons
Georgia’s prisons have become the home for crises: discrimination, sexual assaults, violent assaults, homicide suicide and more.
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What the F*** is Happening in America’s Jails?
America’s jails are home to some of the most heinous conditions in the world. In this sense, the United States is failing as a society.
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News: The D.C. Crime Bill, Jury Trials, Carjacking & Politics
The D.C. Crime Bill is all over national headlines after the U.S. Senate blocked it yesterday. Here’s what you need to know.
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Explainer: What is Deflection?
When it comes to alternatives to the U.S. justice system, people usually think of diversion. But deflection is making headlines.
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How Does The Fourth Amendment Apply When You Get Arrested?
The Fourth Amendment protects you when you get arrested. If police violate it, courts can suppress evidence. You can also file a lawsuit.
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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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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 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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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: What Does Justice Impacted Mean?
Tears almost came out of my eyes, thinking about what being justice impacted has meant for my family and me. Justice Impacted means…
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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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