Is Your Loved One Earning First Step Act Time Credits Yet?
If you have a loved one in prison, you've likely heard about the First Step Act, but can your loved one earn time credits under the Act yet?
Category: Court Filings
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
Could the Prison Litigation Reform Act Impact Your Sentence?
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 Can You Do If a Prison Won’t Honor Your Religious Beliefs?
In most circumstances, a prison must honor your religious beliefs. If they don't, you have legal ways to challenge them.
Can You Be Charged for Crimes Committed in Prison?
Yes. Inmates can be charged for crimes committed in prison just like they can outside prison.
What Happens If You Try to Escape a Federal Prison?
If you try to escape from prison and do not succeed, you can face serious consequences.