Tag: Legal Rights
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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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What Happens After You File an Appeal in Federal Court?
You have the right to appeal a court’s decision. But what happens after you file an appeal in the federal system? Learn more inside.
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What Rights Do Prisoners Have During Disciplinary Hearings?
There are not many rights that prisoners have during disciplinary hearings, so you need to know what ones you have to prepare ahead of time.
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Can You File a Lawsuit over Solitary Confinement Conditions?
Yes. You can file a lawsuit about the conditions in solitary confinement. Even in solitary, you still have rights. If someone violates your rights, you can sue.
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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 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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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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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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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.