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Explainer: The Supreme Court Decision in Wooden v United States

In Wooden v United States, the Supreme Court addressed mandatory minimums under the Armed Career Criminals Act.

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How To Help Incarcerated Loved Ones This Holiday Season

This holiday season is going to be hard on your incarcerated loved ones. But there are a lot of different ways you can help.

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Why Don’t Most Defendants Testify At Their Own Trials?

In general, most defendants don’t testify at their own criminal trials. But the decision whether to testify is always up to you.

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President Biden’s Executive Order Explained: Prison Conditions

President Biden’s Executive Order impacts several parts of the criminal justice system, including prison conditions. Learn how.

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President Biden’s Executive Order Explained: First Step Act

President Biden’s Executive Order addresses several topics, but one of the most important ones is First Step Act implementation.

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President Biden’s Executive Order Explained: Law Enforcement

President Biden’s May 25 Executive Order includes several provisions on law enforcement accountability. Here’s what you need to know.

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First Step Act Earned Time Credits Rule Explainer

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