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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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Can Your Prison Phone Calls Be Used Against You?
Yes. Phone calls in prison may feel private, but they’re not. And the prosecutor can use anything you say during a call against you. When the police arrest someone, they read them their “Miranda” rights. You might recognize the first part of those rights: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can […]
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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 You Get Married While You’re in Prison?
Yes. You can get married while you are in prison. In fact, there are very few restrictions.
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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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Are You Protected from Sexual Assault and Harassment in Prison?
Yes. If someone sexually assaults you, they commit a crime. That’s true in prison as well. So, if you’re sexually assaulted in prison, you can turn to the legal system for help. Likewise, while not all forms of sexual harassment are illegal, sexual harassment in prison can form the basis of a lawsuit as well. If someone sexually assaults you or a […]
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Can an Incarcerated Person Sue a Corrections Officer?
Yes. As a person in prison, you still have certain rights. Those rights include the right to access to courts. They also include the right to be free from violence. So, if you’re currently incarcerated and a corrections officer harms you, you have the right to turn to the courts and sue them. And prisons […]
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