Category: I’m Going to Prison
What Comes After an Appeal in a Criminal Case?
If you’ve lost on appeal in a criminal case, it might feel like you are out of options. But you’re not. What comes after an appeal?
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What Is A Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus?
A petition for writ of habeas corpus is one of the most significant legal ways to get released from prison or other relief.
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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 to Use the Legal Library in Prison?
In the United States, many prisons have a legal library. In most cases, you can use the books and other information in this library to help you with any legal matters you may have. But your rights to use the legal library in prison can be a little complicated.
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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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Top 10 Laws To Know Before Going To Prison
If you’re going to prison, there are many laws and legal rights you want to know. How to Justice put together this “top 10” list to help.
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Which Rights Are Lost While You Are In Prison?
Some of your rights will get lost when you go to prison. Other rights are very limited while you are incarcerated. But you don’t lose all of your rights.
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What Happens After You File an Appeal in Federal Court?
You have the right to appeal a court’s decision. But what happens after you file an appeal in the federal system? Learn more inside.
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10 Ridiculous Prison Laws
There are a few ridiculous prison laws that don’t make a lot of sense. Some feel pretty ridiculous, but have logic behind them.
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