Explainer: Criminal Justice Reform Going Into 2023
Heading into 2023, there are reasons to be optimistic and pessimistic about criminal justice reform after what happened in 2022.
Category: Court Filings
When Can You Appeal?
Most people know that you can appeal after trial and sentencing, but there are other rules you need to know about appeals too.
What Are The Possible Outcomes On Appeal?
In a criminal case, there are usually three possible outcomes on appeal: affirmed, reversed or affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Explainer: Unanswered Questions About FSA Time Credits
There are a lot of questions about FSA time credits out there right now. Here's the best information we have in less than 1,000 words.
When Can You File a Bivens Action?
You can file a Bivens action any time your rights are violated, but violations of the Fourth, Fifth and Eighth Amendments are most common.
How Do You File a Habeas Petition While in Prison?
If you feel that you have been unlawfully detained, you can file a habeas petition, even from prison.
What Rights Do Prisoners Have During Disciplinary Hearings?
There are not many rights that prisoners have during disciplinary hearings, so you need to know what ones you have to prepare ahead of time.
Can You Stop the Termination of Parental Rights While in Prison?
Even in prison, you're responsible for the care of your children. What can you do to stop the termination of parental rights while in prison?
How Do You Request to Move Federal Prisons?
How do you request to move prisons? Let's take a look.
How Do You Become a Prison Informant?
Being a prison informant can offer you several benefits. But it comes with many risks as well.