The posts in this category below focus on equipping individuals with the knowledge and strategies necessary for preparing for incarceration in a minimum-security federal prison camp. Posts in this category cover a range of topics including legal preparation, mental and emotional readiness, understanding the prison system’s rules and regulations, and practical advice on matters like finance management and family communication.
Our goal in sharing these posts is to alleviate the anxiety and uncertainty associated with entering prison by providing clear, actionable guidance.
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Freeze Your Credit Before You Report to Prison
Before heading to jail, it’s highly important to take precautions to safeguard your financial identity, which includes placing a freeze on your credit. Prisoners are particularly susceptible to identity theft, a situation that is compounded by their limited capacity to monitor and react to fraudulent activities. The damage could be substantial by the time they … Read more
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Tips for Allocution You Give at Sentencing
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
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Who Should Write Your Pre-Sentencing Character Reference Letters?
Expertly written character reference letters can play a pivotal role for a defendant facing sentencing. Such letters serve to present the individual in a light that goes beyond the strictures of court proceedings, offering the judiciary a glimpse into the defendant’s character and the beneficial effects they’ve delivered to their community or family. This form … Read more
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What to Bring When You Report to Federal Prison Camp
Moving into a federal prison setting necessitates extensive readiness and a firm grasp of what belongings are allowed. For a lot of people, possessing some personal items can greatly ease their adaptation to life behind bars, offering both tangible comforts and psychological solace. However, the obstacle comes with understanding and adhering to the stringent policies … Read more
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Do I Need to Hire a Prison Consultant?
Being charged with a crime by a state or federal agency can be a life-altering experience. The support needed during this challenging time often goes beyond what a criminal defense attorney can provide. The key question becomes: where will you find that support? Will it come from loved ones, a support group, or a prison consultant? … Read more
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How to Calculate How Much Time You Will Actually Serve in Federal Prison
One of the strange complexities of preparing for federal prison is it’s not always clear how much time you’ll serve in prison, even after sentencing. This is largely due to the existence of programs where an incarcerated individual can earn time credits to reduce their period of incarceration. It is these programs, outlined below, that … Read more