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Felony Assault Charges: What You Need to Know

in Laws Most people think they know what assault is, but the legal system sees it very differently. An assault charge can range from a misdemeanor to a much more serious offense, depending on the specific details of the incident. When the charge is elevated to Felony Assault, it means certain lines have been crossed in the… Read More

CA Inmate Realignment

in News A decision by the Supreme Court in 2011 has had a dramatic impact on the jail and prison system in California. Although posting bail helps free up more space in prisons and jails, it was ruled that the current prison system was overcrowded and far beyond capacity. It was determined that the overcrowding was violating the rights… Read More

The Reality of CA’s Prop 47

in News In November of 2014, the “Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act,” also known as Proposition 47 was passed with 60 percent of the vote in the state of California. This law was designed to downgrade property, as well as drug possession crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. ... Read More

Prison Overcrowding & Bail Bonds

in Prisons California Governor Jerry Brown, addressing a recent meeting of federal Ninth Circuit trial and appellate judges on prison litigation, argued that California law has "gone too far" in requiring determinate or fixed-term sentences in criminal cases and that inmate conduct should be a factor in the determination of how much jail time to serve. ... Read More

How an Inmate Debate Team Beat Harvard’s Best

in Prisons We often hold preconceived notions about people who are incarcerated. But what if those ideas were completely turned upside down? A story from the Eastern New York Correctional Center does just that. Through a partnership with Bard College, a group of incarcerated men formed a debate team that went head-to-head with some of the brightest… Read More

Correctional Facility Tablet Solutions: A Guide

in Jails When someone is awaiting trial, access to resources is critical. While some jails offer tablets to help inmates organize their defense or stay occupied, these tools have serious limitations. The introduction of correctional facility tablet solutions aims to provide a controlled digital environment, but it's a pale substitute for the freedom to work with an… Read More

Newest Bail Bonds Scam

in News Over the past several years, there have been a number of bail bonds scams that have been perpetrated on the public. There was a popular scam involving the elderly. A grandparent would get a call informing them their grandchild was in jail. They were then told the grandchild would stay there until some money was… Read More

Veterans Day: The True Meaning & Why It Matters

in Veteran News Every November, we get a day to pause and reflect on the service of our nation's military members. For many, Veterans Day is a time for parades and thank-yous, but at its heart, it’s a recognition of the profound commitment made by millions of Americans. It honors the discipline, integrity, and sense of duty that… Read More

Can Theater Help?

in Prisons The recent shift in incarceration policy being implemented by the U.S. Department of Justice has also sparked interest among the states concerning how best to reduce the number of individuals currently housed in state penal system facilities. ... Read More