Articles on the rights of people accused, convicted, or incarcerated, from attorney-client privilege and police misconduct to PREA and home confinement.
Gun ownership rights differ dramatically across the United States. A firearm carried legally in one state can result in criminal charges just across the border, including, in some cases, jail or prison time, and the rules governing purchase, carry, and self-defense shift…
If you are under investigation for, or have been charged with, a federal crime, you may be wondering whether you need a federal criminal defense attorney. Federal criminal cases differ significantly from state criminal cases, and they often involve more complex laws,…
If you’re facing criminal charges, you might wonder if it’s safe to tell your lawyer everything. Maybe you worry about sharing personal details or fear you might make things worse if you’re honest about what happened. Attorney-client privilege is meant to solve…
Police officers are entrusted with significant authority, and most carry out their duties lawfully and professionally. However, when that authority is misused, it can result in serious violations of individual rights. Police misconduct refers to actions by law enforcement that are illegal,…
As described in this issue’s cover story, in May 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final rule adopting national standards pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The rule was published in the Federal Register and became effective on August…
The 2024 Legal Resource Guide to the Federal Bureau of Prisons is a crucial document that offers comprehensive and updated information about the federal prison system. Released by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), this guide is essential for legal professionals, families of incarcerated…
A California high school football star who was exonerated after serving five years in prison for kidnapping and raping a classmate has fulfilled his dream of playing for the NFL, and there are plans to make a movie about his ordeal. Meanwhile,…
Inmates in federal prison can also secure an early release from prison through CARES Act home confinement. The Act’s name is the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. It was signed into law in March 2020. Essentially, the CARES Act allows select eligible…
An increasing number of American citizens have been questioned, detained, and even deported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as a result of databases that incorrectly identify them as undocumented immigrants. According to the…
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