For people who are under DACA, getting involved in trouble is the last thing they have to be in. If you are under DACA, then you have to know, and you need to be mindful that minor charges can affect your DACA renewal. Even the slightest offense or misdemeanors can cause you your deportation. DACA Has […]
For most of us, the first thing that comes to mind whenever we hear the word prison is life inside it. With walls built of aggression and violence, we can’t deny that life behind bars is like a living hell. We’ve all heard the old saying, “If you can’t do the time, don’t do the […]
As of today, the United States still has the highest incarceration rate in the world. That is why ankle bracelets are now being used as an alternative to incarceration. Through electronic monitoring devices, the US is now expanding house arrest programs successfully. They believe that these devices are part of the solution to the overcrowded […]
Addiction is a condition wherein a person finds it hard to stop using a substance. In the US, it is very common and widespread. Statistics show about 21 million Americans have at least one addiction. Whether it’s alcohol, heroin, or any other substances, only 10% of them receive treatment. The majority of the people in prison […]
We all have different ways of how we will interact and discipline our kids. But did you know that how you treat your child will, later on, have a great impact on their adult life? You may notice that some find it difficult to interact with others, while others do not. According to studies, a […]
Getting charged with a traffic violation can be really bothersome. Instead of doing something productive, you’ll have to appear before a traffic court judge and plead your case. But it can even be worse when you miss your court date. In general, the court only recognizes three valid reasons for missing a court date. One […]
Prison literature is wide and varied. It can also range from bittersweet, poignant to downright disturbing. Stories about bravery, resilience, and redemption introduce us to what life in prison is really like. Here are some of the best books about prison for 2019: Solitary by: Albert Woodfox This autobiography of Albert Woodfox (one of Angola […]
Time and time again, we hear about celebrities getting arrested for bad behavior. DUIs and drug charges are quite the norm in Hollywood. One proof that fame and fortune just doesn’t sit well with everybody. But for some celebrities, being wealthy and famous have got nothing to do with their jail stint. In fact, they […]
If you think you already know there is anything to know about inmate calls, you better think again. The prison calling system in the US is a web of complicated policies. Each state makes their own rules which accounts for most of the confusion. What may be applicable in Florida might be frowned upon in […]
The Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tennessee recently made headlines for executing another death row inmate – its third this year. David Earl Miller holds the record for the longest-serving prisoner on Tennessee’s death row. He was executed on December 6, 2018, almost 37 years after he was arrested for the murder of Lee […]
