Category: Internal

Explainer: Do Prisoners Really Pay $249 Per Day?

Some states charge prisoner $249 per day for their incarceration. Almost always, they won’t have the money to pay it back.

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Here to Help: Exhaust Your Administrative Remedies

There are a lot of questions about FSA time credits, but one thing is clear: you must exhaust your administrative remedies.

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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.

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Explainer: Do Cops Really Use Baby DNA To Solve Crimes?

Earlier this week, Wired Magazine reported that cops in New Jersey used baby DNA to charge the child’s father. It’s as crazy as it sounds.

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News: A Dozen People Have Died In Rikers This Year

A dozen people have died in Rikers in 2022, a tangible statistic that represents the facility’s horrific conditions. Will anything change?

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Here To Help: Your All-In-One “Offender Search” Database

If you have a loved one in prison, you’ll use an “offender search” website eventually. Here’s an all-in-one database of those websites.

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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.

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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.

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What are Prior Record Variables?

Some states like Michigan base their sentences on prior record variables. Make sure your PRV score is correct at sentencing.

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What is an Offense Variable?

Some states like Michigan base their sentences on offense variables. It’s crucial that you make sure your OV score is correct at sentencing.

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