Category: Preparation
Can You Refuse to Work a Job When You’re in Prison?
Yes, unless they have a valid reason not to. People in prison with disabilities will be assigned jobs that they can manage. The BOP considers work to be part of the rehabilitation process.
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What Can You Do to Improve Your Loved One’s Living Conditions in Prison?
If your loved one is in prison, you may be worried about their living conditions. Prisons and jails can be difficult places to live. Life is not comfortable in these facilities. But there are some things you can do to help.
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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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Do I Need to Pay My Student Loans While I Am in Jail or Prison?
No. You will still owe money on your student loans while you are in jail or prison. But you can qualify for payment plans that reduce your payments to $0 while you are in prison.
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Can You Be Charged Child Support While You’re Incarcerated?
Yes. You can and will be charged child support while you’re incarcerated. However, there are ways to lower or defer your payments.
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Who Gets Custody of Your Children If You Go to Prison?
If you do not establish care for your child while you are away, they could be placed in foster care. The state will not allow your children to live without a legal guardian at home.
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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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Everything You Need To Know About Your First Amendment Rights
The First Amendment protects your rights related to speech, religion, and assembly. But how does a criminal conviction affect those rights?
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