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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

What to Do When You Are Pregnant and Going to Jail or Prison

If you are pregnant and have been sentenced to do time in a county jail or a prison, there are some things you should do to insure the best care for you and your child during the pregnancy and also after the baby is born. Bring your paperwork to t... Read more

The State Dropped My Criminal Case: Can Feds Pick It Up?

When the State dropped its criminal case, you probably breathed a sigh of relief. In most cases, that will be end of it, but you should know the Feds have the right to pick the case up and go for it in Federal Court. They can prosecute any State case... 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

Six Things to Mail to Your Guy in Jail

If you find yourself running out of things to write to your husband about in prison, try some of these fun mail ideas. Co-author a love story. You start by writing one page and send it to him. He writes a page then sends it back to you. It won’t ... 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