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U.S. Supreme Court backs state prison reductions
2013-08-05
In this file photo, Inmates at Chino State Prison, which houses 5500 inmates, crowd around double and triple bunk beds at a gymnasium that was modified to house 213 prisoners on December 10, 2010 in Chino, California. More than 144,000 inmates are currently incarcerated in prisons tha...
FCC to consider limiting costs of prison phone calls
2013-08-08
The FCC is considering rate caps and other changes to help families shouldering high costs for phone calls from prison inmates.Telephone companies are often granted virtual monopolies in exchange for paying high fees to the prisons they serve. The fees can drive the cost of a 15-minute phone call...
Help Thy Neighbor and Go Straight to Prison
2013-08-12
Stacy Young, in front of the federal courthouse in Chattanooga, Tenn., will be raising four kids alone. Her husband’s “Dickensian” case left him with a harsh sentence. - Thomas Nybo for The New York TimesBy Nicholas D. Kristof - August 10, 2013IF you want to understand all that is wrong with A...
FCC approves rules to cap prison phone rates
2013-08-12
By Cecilia Kang - August 9, 2013The Federal Communications Commission on Friday approved rules to overhaul skyrocketing prison phone rates, dealing a blow to the handful of companies that dominate the market.In a 2 to 1 decision, the agency voted to immediately cap how much prison phone-service p...
Holder seeks to avert mandatory minimum sentences for some low-level dru...
2013-08-12
US attorney general mandating changes that would eradicate mandatory minimum sentences for some drug-related crimesSaul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images -Attorney general Eric Holder said the US 'cannot incarcerate our way to becoming a safer nation'. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty ImageDan Roberts in Wash...
Judge Battles Child Pornography Mandatory Minimum Sentence He Considers ...
2013-09-28
By Nicole Flatow - September 27, 2013With momentum building for sentencing reform and federal judges among the most avid supporters of rolling back harsh mandatory minimum sentences, one judge is standing up for lower sentences for a particularly controversial category of defendant — those guil...
Eric Holder unveils new reforms aimed at curbing US prison population
2013-08-13
Reversing years of tough
Washington rhetoric, attorney general calls levels of US incarceration
'ineffective and unsustainable'Holder said mandatory minimum sentences "breed disrespect for the system ... they do not serve public safety. Photograph: Matt Rourke/APBy Dan Roberts and Karen McVe...
Ex-Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is sentenced to 30 months in prison
2013-08-14
Fredreka Schouten @fschouten, USA TODAYWASHINGTON — Former Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. was sentenced to 30 months in prison Wednesday for using $750,000 in campaign money for living expenses, clothes and luxury items.Jackson and his wife, Sandi Jackson, used campaign funds as a "p...
America is waking up to the cost of mass incarceration - The Economist
2013-08-16
America is waking up to the cost of mass incarcerationAug 17th 2013 - The EconomistATLANTA - Eric Holder and Rick Perry (pictured) have little in common. America’s attorney-general is black, liberal and uses the word “community” a lot. The governor of Texas is white, conservative and says “God” a...
Sentencing Commission in sweeping review of prison terms for drug dealers
2013-08-21
Agency votes unanimously to review sentence guidelines in move that could herald reductions in US prison populationFirst-time offenders
can face a sentence of 19-24 years for possession of high quantities of
heroin or crack. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPADan Roberts - theguardian.com -
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My boyfriend has been sentenced to 15 months State Jail that has alre...
2021-04-11
Usually the good time credit is 15%. If he was a model inmate, then the approximate release date would be 85% of 15 months or a little less than 13 months. He should be home in less than 60 days
What does it mean if an inmate has to go to camp before releasing to ...
2021-04-11
Camp is another term for "minimum security prison". Depending on the circumstances, as an inmate is nearing their release date, the DOC will "step down" their custody level preparing them for re-entry. This is a GOOD thing, not a bad thing. They would not offer this if they ha...
Are inmates that qualify for the second look act that passed going to...
2021-04-11
the new Administration didn't promote the Act, we have no idea how it'll affect the inmates now that qualify.
what is the sentencing in arkansas first offence dui if convicted
2021-04-11
it's not the State it's the Judge deciding on the penalty. First-time DUI, no injuries or property damage, our best guess would be probation and maybe some sort of education about drinking and driving.
Do you believe in reaching out to those you knew before to try to hel...
2021-04-11
Yes, of course, it is the "right thing to do" if you have the spirit and patience to see it through recovery. Any show of love or concern with help someone struggling with addiction
How much time do for violation of federal parole? My husband is alrea...
2021-03-16
Congress eliminated parole for federal defendants convicted of crimes committed after November 1, 1987 under the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984. Therefore, federal inmates can no longer receive a parole release, but they may earn reduced terms for good behavior - up to 15% off of their sentence. I...
Is it hard to marry an inmate in doc? I was supposed to marry my inma...
2021-06-15
Thanks for writing. Marriage can happen in few DOCs and the BOP. It is, however, a long process for approval. Our advice is to have your inmate contact the chaplain and tell them what he wants to do. If they'll consider it, your inmate will get a list from the chaplain that you'll have to handle ...
My boyfriend got his bond revoked on one charge but has plenty other ...
2021-03-22
That revocation will cause the judge to take their time to see him. With his bail revoked, he will be in until they are ready to hear all of the pending charges.
what is currently the maximum SHU term a convict can be sentenced to?...
2021-03-13
there is no maximum... i knew guys that were in there for their entire bid. it really depends on the infraction and reason for being sent there... for instance, getting caught with a cell phone got one guy 9 months in the SHU another got 18 months in the SHU
Why would someone go from a low level facility to a high or supermax ...
2021-03-13
This happens when an inmate breaks enough rules or has been involved in fighting or smuggling contraband where the administration will change the inmate's classification requiring them to be housed in a more secure facility with fewer freedoms and privileges. Whatever the reason, it's not a good ...
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