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Communicating in Jails and Prisons: How Inmates Get Around the System

Inmates spend a lot of time locked into jail or prison cells. Over the years a standardized systems have evolved so that wherever an inmate is sent to do his time, he will be able to communicate with other inmates. Here are the main methods: Kites... Read more

A Parole Board Wants To See These Four Things Before Saying Yes

Your friend is scheduled for a parole hearing, which is very exciting, but he needs to be sure he has the following four things lined up before he meets with the board. A place to live. It has to be within the same state as the prison, (otherwise... Read more

Why Does My Attorney Want to Separate My Case from My Charge-Partner’s Case?

You and a friend were charged with committing a crime together, but when you retained an attorney he said he would ask the judge to separate the cases and have yours tried alone. There are several common reasons why an attorney might make this reques... Read more

What Is An Immigration Delivery Bond?

Living in America illegally is not typically a criminal offense. If someone you know is being detained by Immigrant Customs and Enforcement (ICE) simply due to being in the USA illegally, he or she might be able to secure an Immigration Delivery Bond... Read more

Detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE): The Facts

Your friend is from another country and you have been informed that the Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed a detainer on him. There are several things that can trigger an ICE detainer. Understanding why it happened will help his defense... Read more

Five Ways a Felon Lands in Prison Over a Gun

It is important to understand that as a convicted felon you are not allowed to ever own or be in possession of a firearm again. The restriction doesn’t stop when you complete probation or parole. There are four main ways felons end up being sent back... Read more

Finding Work after Leaving Prison: 4 Tips for Success

If you are like most inmates, you spent a lot of time in prison thinking about how great your life would be once you got out. The plan was to get a job, rent a home and live happily ever after. Related:  How to Find Work After Prison Now you kn... Read more

What is an ICE Detainer?

If your friend is in jail and has been told there is an ICE detainer filed in his name, it means he is going to be investigated for potential deportation.   History The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement department is a division of the U.... Read more