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What Are Miranda Rights and What Happens When You Invoke Them?
“Miranda rights” are your right to be informed of your Fifth Amendment rights. Under the Fifth Amendment, you have the right to not incriminate yourself. This is also known as the right to remain silent. You also have the right to have an attorney represent you.
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Which Rights Are Lost While You Are In Prison?
Some of your rights will get lost when you go to prison. Other rights are very limited while you are incarcerated. But you don’t lose all of your rights.
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10 Ridiculous Prison Laws
There are a few ridiculous prison laws that don’t make a lot of sense. Some feel pretty ridiculous, but have logic behind them.
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Are Probation Officer Cell Phone Searches Allowed?
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. More specifically, the amendment makes sure your property is safe unless there is a warrant. But, technology brings up new questions and complications
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10 Ridiculous Prison Laws
There are a few ridiculous prison laws that don’t make a lot of sense. Some feel pretty ridiculous, but have logic behind them.
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Eighth Amendment Rights
Your Eighth Amendment rights protect you from unreasonable punishment by the government. How do they change after a conviction? Read more.
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Can Your Visitation Rights Be Revoked?
Yes. Prisoners don’t have a legal right to visitation, and the right can be revoked at any time.
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How Can You Get off Death Row in Federal Prison?
Laws around the death penalty change often. Courts review appeals from inmates on death row every year.
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What If Your Loved One Isn’t Getting Necessary Medical Care in Prison?
If your loved one isn’t getting the medical care they need in prison, you may want to do everything you can to help. Here’s how you can.
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What Can You Do If You’ve Been Denied Medical Care in Prison?
You have the right to medical care, even in prison. However, what happens if a prison denies you medical care?
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