Just thought of a question?

Have a question?

Thank you for trying AMP!

You got lucky! We have no ad to show to you!

Subject: Law questions - legal terms

Yes, all state prisons have a law library within their education department. Most facilities have computers with the information stored which makes searching for specific laws and cases easier. There are some incredibly bright and clever inmates that work in this department. These inmates have great insight into how best to approach their legal quandary - some even charge several bags of tuna for their help.

Read more
Subject: Law questions - legal terms

Appeals are costly and largely yield a negative outcome. A successful appeal needs a specialist and a decent case (one where many judicial errors were made) for them to have a slim chance of prevailing. Sex offender cases are especially tough. In our opinion, unless there is DNA evidence that exonerates the offender, they rarely come out the way you hope. Sometimes the appellate route is for your conscience. You feel like you need to spend every dollar you

Read more
Subject: Law questions - legal terms

Yes you can get temporary cucstody but you should definitely consult a family law attorney

Read more
Subject: Law questions - legal terms

Usually there is no expiration date on the warrant. As long as the judge keeps the warrant active, the sheriff will have the obligation to serve the arrest.

Read more
Subject: Law questions - legal terms

You would be best served speaking to an attorney that files this sort of thing often. It is hard to fathom a non-inmate harassing an inmate unless they are threatening their family on the outside. If that is the case, get the prison and the law involved.

Read more
Subject: Law questions - legal terms

You can go to the Clerk of the Court and ask for the actual case. This is where the lawyers go to get their documents and unless the judge seals the case, anyone can pay for the printing of and receive the transcripts of trial, the sentencing, everything.

Read more
Subject: Law questions - legal terms

Restraining orders can only be dissolved by a court order. Even if a separated couple reconciles, the restraining order still is enforceable. Moreover, it is not automatic that a court will dissolve a restraining order even if the parties reconcile. It is important to emphasize that the apparent reconciliation between people with a long history of domestic violence seldom marks the end of difficulties. It would be unwise and improper to reconcile if a restraining order is still in force.

Read more
Subject: Law questions - legal terms

If you mail your inmate the Power of Attorney document, he can go to the unit secretary and have it notarized when a notary comes to the institution (usually a couple times per month for this very reason).

Read more
Subject: Law questions - legal terms

The list of cases that are awaiting trial or other settlement, often called a trial list or docket. A special calendar is an all-inclusive listing of cases awaiting trial; it contains dates for trial, names of counsel, and the estimated time required for trial. It is maintained by a trial judge in some states and by a court clerk in others. TBC - "to be calendared" means that the case it's referring to has yet to be placed

Read more
Subject: Law questions - legal terms

Federal and state laws govern the establishment and administration of prisons as well as the rights of the inmates. Although prisoners do not have full Constitutional rights, they are protected by the Constitution's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment (see Amendment VIII). This protection requires that prisoners be afforded a minimum standard of living. Prisoners retain some other Constitutional rights, including due process in their right to administrative appeals and a right of access to the parole process. The Equal

Read more

Thank you for trying AMP!

You got lucky! We have no ad to show to you!

Thank you for trying AMP!

You got lucky! We have no ad to show to you!