During my 14-month incarceration, I found reading to be a powerful source of solace, inspiration, and wisdom. So much so that I read more than one-hundred books during that time (with the notes to prove it) – and I had probably read five or six books in the decade prior to my time away. In … Read more
If you’re at risk of a federal prison sentence, an effective strategy to aid your situation is to clearly illustrate your identity beyond the offense you’re alleged to have committed. As the prosecution works on constructing their argument and portraying you in a certain light, remember you possess the right to present your own narrative … Read more
Dive into the heart of the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) guided by the Bureau of Prisons. This is not just any program; it’s a life-changer for inmates struggling with addiction. Picture this: nine months of intense, brain-reworking sessions in a cozy Bureau of Prisons home. It’s all about turning over a new leaf through … Read more
Navigating life post-incarceration can appear to be an intimidating journey riddled with unknowns. Yet, as numerous individuals affected by the justice system have experienced, the path to achievement upon leaving prison, as you reconstruct and reshape your identity, can lead to extraordinary, fulfilling, and significant accomplishments. The stories featured here are testaments to the strength … Read more
Trevor Milton, once renowned for his role as the founder, executive chairman, and CEO of Nikola Corporation, has seen his career sharply decline due to accusations of deceit. Under Milton’s guidance since its inception in 2014, Nikola aimed to revolutionize the transportation industry with semi trucks powered by electric batteries and hydrogen fuel. However, his … Read more
**Keeping in touch with someone in a federal lockup helps both the person behind bars and their folks on the outside breathe easier.** Yet, it’s often tough to get that line of communication going, especially when that person has just moved to a new place. If you’re on the hunt to find where an inmate … Read more
Understanding the criteria and process for securing an early termination of federal probation is very important, as it equips individuals with clear goals towards which they must work and offers tangible hope for a future unencumbered by federal probation, also known as supervised release. One of the unique features of the federal probation system is … Read more
Compassionate release serves as a ray of hope for prisoners and their loved ones. It is a policy that permits the premature release of inmates from incarceration on the grounds of exceptional and urgent conditions, often related to the inmate’s health or family situations. In the United States, compassionate release procedures are established under the … Read more
When you’re standing in a courtroom, there comes a time to talk straight to the judge when sentencing rolls around – that’s allocution for you. It’s like your golden shot to show you’re sorry, tell your side of the story, or sway the judge’s decision on your sentence. **Grasping the might of nailing your allocution … Read more
In recent years, federal prison consultants have expanded their services to include website creation, often positioning the offering as a way to help individuals rebuild their online reputations post-incarceration. However, there are significant reasons to think twice before moving forward with this service and it is best practice to decline this offering. Prison consultants like … Read more