Category: I’m Going to Prison
I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Who Works in a Prison and What Do They Do?Â
When you’re going to prison, it’s important to know who you will interact with during your time there. While you will be spending time with other incarcerated people, you will also be interacting with different members of the staff. Who is in charge in prison? What does each person do?
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Do You Need To Prepare Financially For Prison?
Yes. It is a good idea to prepare financially for prison. There are resources to help you get your finances in order before you go to prison.
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What Happens When You Self-Surrender to Prison?
When you self-surrender to a federal prison, it means that you are not forcibly taken to prison. Instead, you are told when and where to appear at prison to begin your sentence.Â
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What Workplace Protections Exist for Incarcerated Workers?
There are a variety of workplace protections in place for workers in the United States, but none of them have helped incarcerated people.
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What is Qualified Immunity?
Qualified immunity is something that judges created to make it harder to sue police officers, prison guards and other government officials.
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What Measures Are Prisons Taking To Slow Spread Of COVID-19?
Because prison guards have largely refused to get vaccinated, prisons have taken other measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Do they work?
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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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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: A Survivor Speaks: “Why Judge, Why?”
By Jesalyn Lewis Surviving domestic violence is more complicated than many can imagine. There are many turbulent twists, reckless waves, dangerous curve balls, and sometimes unintentional interceptions involved.
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What are the Possible Sentences You Could Face After Conviction?
The courts decide a sentence according to the offense and the law governing it. There are various types of sentences you might get. Here is how courts decide a sentence.
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