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Advice Before Prison

This article will help people prepare for what happens after sentencing. For many, time in custody begins immediately after the sentencing hearing. For others, judges

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Innocent Until Proven Guilty?

Does the justice really begin with a presumption of innocence? Sadly, people going through the system understand that a criminal charge brings fundamental changes. To

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What Options for Early Release?

This article addresses mechanisms for early release through the executive branch of government rather than the judicial system. Those mechanisms include: Good Time Credit: Avoiding

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First Day in Prison

The prison system is a growing bureaucracy that operates scores of institutions across the United States. This article will describe what it’s like on the

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Getting Ready for Supervised Release

Unfortunately, liberty isn’t immediately restored for people who complete a prison sentence. This article will describe supervised release. In most all federal cases, judges impose

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