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Everything You Need To Know About Your Sixth Amendment Rights
The Sixth Amendment lays out your rights to a fair trial and legal representation. Does it still protect you after a conviction? Read more.
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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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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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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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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’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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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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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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Can You Be Charged Child Support While You’re Incarcerated?
Yes. You can and will be charged child support while you’re incarcerated. However, there are ways to lower or defer your payments.