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How Can You Get Your Record Expunged?
You can get your record expunged in many states, but it depends on a lot of different factors. Some states, however, don’t allow it at all.
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What is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
The Freedom of Information Act can help you win your wrongful-conviction lawsuit, but every state’s rules are different.
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News: The Impact of Overturning Roe v Wade on Criminal Justice
The Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade in the near future, and the impacts on the criminal justice system are clear already.
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Everything You Need To Know About RDAP (Part Two)
To qualify for RDAP, a drug abuse program coordinator must have documentation of a drug abuse disorder.
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What is a Conviction Integrity Unit?
Across the U.S., prosecutors and district attorneys are adding a Conviction Integrity Unit to their office. What does it mean for you?
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What Is A Motion To Dismiss In A Criminal Case?
In a criminal case, a defendant has the motion to file a motion to dismiss, asking the court to drop the charges against you.
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What Is Civil Commitment?
Prosecutors don’t only work in criminal cases. They also represent “the People” or “the State” in involuntary civil commitment cases.
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Explainer: The Supreme Court’s Decision in Thompson v Clark
In Thompson v Clark, the U.S. Supreme Court held that plaintiffs need only prove they weren’t convicted to bring a Fourth Amendment claim.
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Explainer: Courts Can’t Make Up Minds About FSA Time Credits
Courts have been providing guidance on challenging the BOP’s calculation of FSA time credits. So far, it’s been useless.
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Explainer: New Bail Law In Indiana Locks Up Extra Poor People
A new bail law in Indiana was passed in the name of safety, but all it’s likely to do is lock up more poor people.