Category: I’ve Been Arrested
How Can You Obtain a Lawyer? What Happens If You Can’t Afford One?
A lawyer can help you navigate a criminal case from arrest to release. There are lawyers in every state willing to take on criminal cases and who can represent you in court.
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Can Schools and Employers Check Your Criminal History?
When you get released from prison, people might treat you differently. But can schools and employers check your criminal history?
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Why We Don’t Use the Word “Inmate” on This Site
We don’t use the word “inmate” on this website. That’s because we recognize it is more than just a word for survivors of the criminal justice system.
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How Do You Know What Prison You Will Go to After Conviction?
After a guilty verdict or sentencing hearing, you may go straight to prison. But how do you know what prison you will go to?
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What Rights Do Prisoners Have During Disciplinary Hearings?
There are not many rights that prisoners have during disciplinary hearings, so you need to know what ones you have to prepare ahead of time.
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Will You Go Straight to Prison After You Are Convicted?
If you’re convicted of a crime, you may be sentenced to prison. But whether you go straight to prison depends on your specific case.
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Fourteenth Amendment Rights
The 14th Amendment affirms your rights and guarantees equal treatment under the law. But does that change after you’ve been convicted?
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Eighth Amendment Rights
Your Eighth Amendment rights protect you from unreasonable punishment by the government. How do they change after a conviction? Read more.
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Sixth Amendment Rights
The Sixth Amendment lays out your rights to a fair trial and legal representation. Does it still protect you after a conviction? Read more.
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Fifth Amendment Rights
The Fifth Amendment protects your rights in civil and criminal legal cases. But how do they change after you’ve been convicted? Read more.
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