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Prison Rumors & Jail Scams

My boyfriend wants to hire an inmate that does appeals. That sounds crazy, what should I tell him?

There are many good legal minds in prison but also so many desperate people, too.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer December 24,2012 · Prison Rumors & Jail Scams
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There are many good legal minds in prison but also so many desperate people, too. It's hard to give advice not knowing the strong suit of the legal aide and the price they are charging. Common sense and instinct tells me that in MOST cases, an inmate cannot work legal magic from inside a prison. Read the section Inmate Scams and learn about some of the unbelievable things that are being done to the unsuspecting.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: December 24,2012
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed October 2015.