The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) oversees the state’s prison system. This system is designed to confine individuals sentenced for crimes and to rehabilitate and prepare inmates for eventual reintegration into society. The California State Prison System comprises several facilities designed to handle different categories of inmates based on security needs, health issues, […]

The Alabama state prison system, operated by the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), is responsible for the incarceration and rehabilitation of convicted felons throughout the state of Alabama. Did you know that Alabama imprisons more of its residents than any other Democratic country in the world? Figure Below from Prison Policy Institute. 43,000 Alabama Residents […]

Sexting is the digital sharing and receiving of sexually explicit messages or texts called sexts. Sexts can be nude selfies, obscene images, instant messages, memes, gifs, or other lewd and sexually charged content sent as instant messages on popular online apps. Consenting Adults In most states, sexting between consenting adults is legal so long as […]

This article covers the prison industrial complex, the history of the abolitionist movement, and the current trends in what is known as transformative justice. Reforming The Reformers – The Prison Abolition Movement The Prison Industrial Complex The “prison industrial complex” is a term that gained resonance through the activist work of thinkers like Angela Davis […]

This article covers your constitutional right to remain silent in the face of questioning either by a court or official proceeding, as well as being questioned in a criminal investigation. Should you ever be criminally investigated for a crime, the best way to protect yourself is to assert your 5th amendment right against self-incrimination at […]

Personal Injury lawyers represent clients who have suffered injuries resulting from negligent or intentional acts caused by individuals, businesses, and public entities. When a lawsuit is filed and litigation commences, the injured client will be referred to as the plaintiff, and those who caused the injuries will be called the defendant(s). The personal injury lawyer’s […]

Many consumers can find themselves in substantial debt for a host of reasons, including the loss of a job, going through an expensive divorce resulting in the loss of a second income, or suffering a disabling accident resulting in unpaid hospital and medical bills. Unfortunately, mounting debt can quickly accumulate during these times of financial […]

There are many different types of criminal defense lawyers. Most spend their time in state courts defending clients in state criminal actions. Other criminal defense attorney practice in both federal and state courts. This article focuses mainly on the federal criminal defense attorney. Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys If you are a target in a federal […]

This article covers questions you may have on the pre-indictment phase in Federal Court. It covers the period before a Grand Jury is empaneled to hear the prosecutor’s evidence against you based on their criminal investigation so far.  At this point, charges have not been filed, but prosecutors and agents will likely still investigate you. […]

There are two types of evidence codes. One is used for criminal proceedings and the other for civil proceedings. Both codes are similar but differ in the standard of proof each requires to prevail.