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What If You Go To Prison For A Crime You Did Not Commit?

Peter J. Tomasek April 12, 2022 No Comment

If you've been convicted of a crime that you did not commit, you need help. Exoneration and innocence projects can do just that.

What’s the Difference Between General Mail and Legal Mail in Prison?

Danielle Watson-Goetz January 10, 2022 No Comment

There are two types of mail in prison: general and special mail. Officers conduct a visual inspection of all mail for contraband.

How Do You Present Newly Discovered Evidence to a Court?

David Straughan December 14, 2020 One Comment

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?

Are You Required to Consent to a Cavity Body Search in Prison?

Ronnie K. Stephens December 14, 2020 3s Comments

Sometimes. Outside of prison, you have a reasonable right to privacy. When you enter prison, things change.

Could the Emergency Community Supervision Act Impact Your Prison Sentence?

Ronnie K. Stephens December 15, 2020 One Comment

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.

Could the Prison Litigation Reform Act Impact Your Sentence?

David Straughan December 15, 2020 One Comment

Yes. So, if you have a loved one in prison who wants to sue the government, you need to know what you’re up against

What Rights Do Prisoners Have in Supermax Prisons?

David Straughan January 27, 2021 No Comment

You do not lose your constitutional rights in supermax prisons. But these facilities place many restrictions on your life. These prisons limit your movement.