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Can You Choose Which Halfway House You Go To?
A “halfway house” is a loose term for a residential correctional facility inside a community. In these places, prisoners serve some time between prison and full release. When you are there, you will live with other people in a similar situation. The concept of a halfway house is similar to parole.
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Can You Challenge Your Conditions of Release?
You can challenge the conditions of your release at any time. Your first chance will be at your release hearing. Depending on where you are in custody, that could be a parole, probation or supervised release hearing.
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What Rights Do Foreign Prisoners Have in U.S. Prisons?
Foreign prisoners mostly have the same rights as U.S. citizens in prisons. The major differences involve your legal right to stay in the United States. If you are not a citizen of the United States, the laws are different.
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Who Gets Custody of Your Children If You Go to Prison?
If you do not establish care for your child while you are away, they could be placed in foster care. The state will not allow your children to live without a legal guardian at home.
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Can You Sue Your Probation Officer?
Technically, you can sue anyone for any harm they do to you or your property. But since your probation officer has legal power over you, the right to sue is even more important
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What’s the Difference Between a Sealed and an Expunged Record?
When your record is sealed or expunged, most people won’t be able to see it. Neither will show up on a background check. The key difference between a sealed and an expunged record is that a sealed record still exists.
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Can a Probation Officer Keep You Away from Your Spouse?
Probation usually comes with a lot of restrictions. But can your probation officer really keep you from seeing your spouse? Read more inside.
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What Happens If an Offender Violates Terms of Release?
In many cases, you can be released from prison before your sentence is complete. Whether it’s probation or parole, they both come with rules. In either case, if an offender violates these terms of release, they can face serious consequences.
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Does Someone Convicted of a Felony Have Parental Rights?
In most cases, yes. A convicted felon will have parental rights. You cannot lose these rights simply because you went to prison. However, there are some situations in which you could lose your parental rights.
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Fourteenth Amendment Rights
The 14th Amendment affirms your rights and guarantees equal treatment under the law. But does that change after you’ve been convicted?
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