Posted 6/28/2014 by Mark Miclette
You might hear the term “good time credit” tossed around in conversations with your inmate. Good time credits are units of time given to an inmate that take time off his or her sentence. Each jail decides how good time credits will be used, but here ... Read more
Posted 6/3/2014 by Mark Miclette
Obviously, if you are on probation and catch a new charge, you will be violated, but you might be surprised to discover what non-criminal events can also cause a violation to be filed. Some examples: Failed drug test: Failing a drug test is not a ... Read more
Posted 6/15/2014 by Mark Miclette
A probation violation conviction can mean being sent to jail or prison, but there are alternative penalties that can be used instead, including: Revocation and reinstatement: The judge and the probation officer can agree to revoke your probation f... Read more
Posted 6/29/2014 by Mark Miclette
Jail overpopulation is an issue nationwide. Each state sets limits on how many inmates can be housed at any given time. Click on your state to learn about overcrowding. In many cases, the overcrowded jail obtains a temporary waiver from the sta... Read more
Posted 6/13/2014 by Mark Miclette
Your boyfriend has come under the watchful eye of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and it appears he is on the fast track to being deported. Only an attorney experienced in immigration law should advise him on his case, but some immigrants make ... Read more
Posted 6/13/2014 by Mark Miclette
Your neighbor has invited you hunting or you want to buy a gun to protect your home. You did your time long ago and are not even on parole or probation anymore, so what’s the problem with owning a gun? The problem is you are a convicted felon, and... Read more
Posted 6/13/2014 by Mark Miclette
You haven’t worried about your friend facing deportation because she has a green card. Unfortunately, if she gets charged or convicted of certain crimes, the green card won’t protect her from being sent out of the USA for good. She’s Done It Right... Read more
Posted 6/11/2014 by Mark Miclette
An attorney is always important when it comes to criminal defense, but if your boyfriend is facing a “three-strike law” charge, a good attorney is vital. States with three strikes laws tend to provide very harsh punishments for that third strike. Eac... Read more
