Posted 4/26/2014 by Mark Miclette
When someone is being held under an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detainer, it might still be possible for that person to get released on a bond. A criminal attorney can advise him about his or her individual case, but these are some gene... Read more
Posted 4/16/2014 by Mark Miclette
When your fiancé was charged with committing a crime, you thought he would face a court date, a plea deal and a sentence. Because he is also in the country illegally, he could also get deported. An attorney can advise you about an individual case, bu... Read more
Posted 4/16/2014 by Mark Miclette
In some cases, the actual sentence in a criminal conviction is relatively minor. A fine, a short term on probation and it is over, but what happens after the conviction can be life altering. More and more employers, landlords and others are turnin... Read more
Posted 4/16/2014 by Mark Miclette
Many people believe that America’s decades long, “war on drugs” has created overcrowded prison populations throughout the nation. A recent move by the U.S. Sentencing Commission might be the first step in alleviating that problem for federal prison p... Read more
Posted 4/10/2014 by Mark Miclette
Jails and prisons are legally responsible for feeding inmates. This doesn’t mean the food tastes good or that there is enough to keep the inmate from getting hungry between meals. Four good reasons exist for putting money on an inmate’s books. Hu... Read more
Posted 4/10/2014 by Mark Miclette
Anyone who does not have insurance at work or sign up for a plan under the Affordable Care Act will pay a fine through the IRS. There are exemptions from having to sign up and one of those exemptions is being an inmate for any part of the year. F... Read more
Posted 4/10/2014 by Mark Miclette
You are finally out of prison or jail, though you are still being supervised. There are lots of rules to follow but you are determined to succeed. Avoid these three people to further reduce your chance of violating parole or probation and going back ... Read more
Posted 4/8/2014 by Mark Miclette
Wondering what will happen to your social security retirement payments while you are locked up adds stress to an already tense situation. The following facts can help you understand the process. If you are in jail but have not been convicted, you ... Read more
