https://youtu.be/tsK38ta-m2Y When it comes time to be released into a halfway house – also called a Residential Reentry Center (RRC) – many inmates feel both excited to begin their reentry back into society, and confused at what determines their release date, where their halfway house will be, and how long they will be there. How much time …
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https://youtu.be/Rz_lRQiUI1E Preparing a release plan from federal prison is one of the most important, yet consistently overlooked aspects of an inmate’s time incarcerated, and its easy to understand why. Emotions are running high; people are usually excited to be back “in the world” with their family and friends and are often eager to put their …
https://youtu.be/Ie5zIiW69qo Ins and Outs of Contraband in Federal Prison Camps, and Why a Consultant Can Help Access to cell phones and other contraband in federal prison camps, despite being strictly prohibited, occurs through various illicit means. The smuggling of these items is a serious concern for prison administration due to the security risks they pose. …
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https://youtu.be/-piAvYTV3jA Not an official term, “Inmate.Com” is still one of the most common – and important – terms when discussing the federal prison system. It is a slang term which refers to the informal communication network among inmates within a prison or across the wider prison system. Put another way, it is the “grapevine” or …
Yesterday, August 24th, the United States Sentencing Commission approved, by a majority vote, allowed for delayed retroactive application of Amendment 821 relating to criminal history—meaning that certain currently incarcerated individuals could be eligible for reduced sentences made effective beginning on February 1, 2024. This new ruling could dramatically affect you or your loved one if you …
U.S. SENTENCING COMMISSION VOTES TO ALLOW BOTH NEW AND RETROACTIVE SENTENCE REDUCTIONS Read More »
I recently spoke with a former client who was sentenced in 2021 to 27 months in federal prison for theft of medical products. The government was asking for his guideline of 47-54 months. He served a total of 9 months in prison, with the rest in a non-custodial environment. Kevin is a veteran, having served …
When I was arrested in 2016, the first thing that I wondered was why? The second thing that came to my mind, and continued not only that day, but until I was release from my 60 month sentence after 21 months was, how will this affect my family? What will my charges to do my wife? Will …
A social furlough, also known as a community or family visitation program, is a program offered in some federal prison camps. It allows inmates who meet specific criteria to temporarily leave the prison facility for a brief period to visit with their family members or loved ones in a designated location. Inmates who are eligible …
Social Furloughs in a Federal Prison Camp: What They Are and How to Get One Read More »
A proffer session, also known as a proffer agreement or proffer letter, is a process in which a defendant or their attorney provides information to the prosecution about their knowledge of a crime or other criminal activities. Here’s how a proffer session works and how it can potentially help or hurt you: 1. Purpose of a …
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You may not know that it is possible to change or influence your federal prison camp designation before you surrender, but there are multiple steps you can take which may help. If you would like to change your designation prior to surrendering, the following options may be available to you: 1. Contact Your Consultant: If you’re …
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