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How Do You Know What Caselaw Applies to Your Case?
If you are facing a trial, the final decision in your case may be based on rules of law created by previous cases. “Caselaws” or “precedents” means the rules established by those previous cases. The judge cites the caselaws as an example to justify their present case decisions.
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How Do Officials Handle Detoxing In Prison?
More than two million people in U.S. prisons have opioid addictions. What are prisons and jails doing to help people detox?
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How Can You Restore Your Right to Vote After Leaving Prison?
Only Maine, Vermont, and the District of Columbia let you vote from prison. In all other places, you will lose the right to vote after you get convicted. But in many cases, you can restore your right to vote back after leaving prison.
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How Do You Get Health Insurance After You Get Released From Prison?
Based on how long you were in prison, your previous insurance plan may still be active when you get out. If not, getting health insurance after you get released from prison can help you control medical costs.
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