I'm Going to Prison Archives

ICYMI: The U.S. is Bringing Back Firing Squads

Peter J. Tomasek March 29, 2023 No Comment

Firing squads are back in the U.S. So, it's important for Americans to understand how they actually work.

Peter J. Tomasek March 28, 2023 No Comment

Writing a prisoner can help them enjoy open of the best parts of being in prison: mail call. But make sure you follow the rules.

Peter J. Tomasek February 17, 2023 No Comment

Helping your loved one in jail or prison is important. But it's also complicated. Make sure you're doing it right.

Peter J. Tomasek January 31, 2023 No Comment

Atlanta's "Cop City" is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. But it's not going away any time soon.

Peter J. Tomasek January 26, 2023 No Comment

Sentencing guidelines are not mandatory. They are advisory. But your sentence might still include a mandatory minimum.

Ronnie K. Stephens February 19, 2021 No Comment

If it's hard to visit a loved one in prison due to medical issues, you can make a hardship transfer request.

Peter J. Tomasek January 20, 2023 No Comment

After a jury finds you not guilty, the prosecution usually cannot charge you for the same crime arising out of the same circumstances.

Peter J. Tomasek July 16, 2021 No Comment

If you're visiting How to Justice, you've probably already said it: "JPay sucks." You're not alone, but it's a hard problem to fix.

Peter J. Tomasek December 5, 2022 No Comment

The EQUAL Act was bipartisan legislation with widespread public support. Now it's stuck in the Senate. Why?

Peter J. Tomasek November 17, 2022 No Comment

The United States has a mass-incarceration problem. What do we mean when we say the words "mass incarceration"?