Category: Court Filings
Could the Emergency Community Supervision Act Impact Your Prison Sentence?
Yes. Lawmakers proposed the “Emergency Community Supervision Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives this year. The goal of the bill is to reduce prison populations during pandemics.
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How Can the First Step Act Help Get You Released Sooner?
The FIRST STEP Act made many changes to federal sentences and prisons. Can you use the FIRST STEP Act for sentencing reduction?
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What Rights Do Prisoners Have Under the 8th Amendment?
The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits “cruel and unusual punishment.” But what does that mean for you while you’re in prison? Do prisoners have Eighth Amendment rights?
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How Do You File a Wrongful Conviction Lawsuit from Prison?
Every year in America, people go to prison for crimes they did not commit. If a wrongful conviction sent you to prison, you might be able to get compensation under federal law. What are the steps you must take to file a wrongful-conviction lawsuit?
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How Do You Present Newly Discovered Evidence to a Court?
Sometimes, new evidence comes to light after a trial that can prove your innocence. Maybe a key witness recants their story. Perhaps new scientific evidence rules you out as a suspect. Whatever it is, if newly discovered evidence shows your innocence, you want to present it to a court as soon as possible. But how do you do this?
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Who Is Responsible If Your Loved One Dies in Prison?
Losing a loved one is always tough. And that’s especially true when they’re in prison. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a claim if your loved one dies in prison.
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Can a Federal Work Release Program Help Me Get out of Prison?
Yes and no. Federal prison work release programs don’t reduce your sentence. But you will have more freedom and work outside the prison.
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Can You Press Charges on Someone If You Are in Prison?
Yes. But to “press charges” against someone in prison is more complicated that you might think.
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