Tag: Prison Resources
How Do You Present Newly Discovered Evidence to a Court?
Sometimes, new evidence comes to light after a trial that can prove your innocence. Maybe a key witness recants their story. Perhaps new scientific evidence rules you out as a suspect. Whatever it is, if newly discovered evidence shows your innocence, you want to present it to a court as soon as possible. But how do you do this?
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Can You Get Married While You’re in Prison?
Yes. You can get married while you are in prison. In fact, there are very few restrictions.
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Who Is Responsible If Your Loved One Dies in Prison?
Losing a loved one is always tough. And that’s especially true when they’re in prison. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a claim if your loved one dies in prison.
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Can a Federal Work Release Program Help Me Get out of Prison?
Yes and no. Federal prison work release programs don’t reduce your sentence. But you will have more freedom and work outside the prison.
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Are You Protected from Sexual Assault and Harassment in Prison?
Yes. If someone sexually assaults you, they commit a crime. That’s true in prison as well. So, if you’re sexually assaulted in prison, you can turn to the legal system for help. Likewise, while not all forms of sexual harassment are illegal, sexual harassment in prison can form the basis of a lawsuit as well. If someone sexually assaults you or a […]
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Can an Incarcerated Person Sue a Corrections Officer?
Yes. As a person in prison, you still have certain rights. Those rights include the right to access to courts. They also include the right to be free from violence. So, if you’re currently incarcerated and a corrections officer harms you, you have the right to turn to the courts and sue them. And prisons […]
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Can You Go to School While in Prison?
If you’re heading to prison, you might wonder what you’ll do with all your time inside. The good news is that you will have access to education.
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Can You Press Charges on Someone If You Are in Prison?
Yes. But to “press charges” against someone in prison is more complicated that you might think.
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Are You Entitled to Healthcare in Prison?
Yes. Prisons must provide healthcare, but the care you get might look a little different.
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