How We Calculated P. Diddy’s Prison Release Date: It’s Sooner Than You Think
Federal Prison Release-Date Math Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ federal prison date is not as simple as counting 50 months from sentencing. The real calculation…
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Updates and news relevant to prisoners, their attorneys and family members.
Federal Prison Tips Founder Reported Dead: What Clients Should Do Now.
Federal Prison Consulting Update After reports that Kyle Sandler has died and Federal Prison Tips has ceased operations, affected clients and families should focus…
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What the Supreme Court Just Did to Federal Compassionate Release
Federal Prison News • Compassionate Release • First Step Act The Supreme Court’s 2026 decisions in Rutherford v. United States and Fernandez v. United…
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Can You Use Medical Marijuana on Federal Supervised Release After Cannabis Moved to Schedule III?
Federal Supervised Release • Medical Marijuana • Schedule III Cannabis Medical marijuana has entered a new federal era, but that does not mean a…
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RDAP: Why the Federal Prison “Year Off” Is Not Automatic
Federal Prison News • RDAP • BOP Sentence Reduction The Bureau of Prisons’ Residential Drug Abuse Program, better known as RDAP, remains one of…
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BOP Home Confinement Changes: Can Federal Prisoners Skip the Halfway House?
Federal Prison Release Planning BOP Home Confinement Changes: Can Federal Prisoners Skip the Halfway House? For years, many federal prisoners were told the same…
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FSA Credits May Start Before Arrival at Federal Prison
First Step Act Update New 2026 Cases Say First Step Act Credits May Begin Before Arrival at Federal Prison For years, the Bureau of…
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Trump’s 250 Clemencies: What Federal Prisoners Should Do Now
Federal Clemency Update Trump’s 250 Clemencies: What Federal Prisoners Should Do Now President Trump is reportedly considering a major clemency push tied to America’s…
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BOP Just Changed 37 Policies: What Federal Prisoners and Families Need to Watch Now
The Bureau of Prisons says it updated 37 policies in just 90 days. That is a huge development. For federal prisoners and their families,…
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Can You Use Marijuana on Federal Supervised Release Now That It Is Schedule III?
Short answer: Not automatically. Even after the federal government moved certain medical marijuana products into Schedule III, a person on federal supervised release should…
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What First Step Act Credits Still Do After the Second Circuit’s New Decision
The short version: Rivera-Perez v. Stover is a major new First Step Act case, but it is not the end of the road for…
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What Happens the First Week in Federal Prison
For many people entering the federal prison system, the first week is the most uncertain and stressful period of the entire sentence. After sentencing,…
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2025 First Step Act Statistics: How Federal Inmates Are Earning Early Release
The First Step Act (FSA) continues to reshape the federal prison system in 2025. Passed in 2018, the law allows eligible federal inmates to…
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How Long Federal Prison Designation Takes
After a person is sentenced in federal court, the next major step is prison designation. This is the process where the Bureau of Prisons…
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What to Do Before Sentencing (And Why It Can Change Where You Go, How Long You Stay, and How Fast You Get Home)
Sentencing isn’t just “the day the judge says a number.” It’s the point where your case turns into a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) reality:…
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There Are 120+ First Step Act Programs in Federal Prison—Here’s How to Turn Them Into Earned Time Credits
The First Step Act (FSA) created a simple bargain: participate in qualifying programs and productive activities, keep your conduct clean, and you can earn…
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First Step Act Time Credit Calculator
The First Step Act (FSA) allows eligible federal inmates to earn Earned Time Credits (ETCs) by participating in approved prison programs and productive activities.…
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Harmed by a Federal Prison Consultant? What to Do If You Paid “Federal Prison Tips” or Similar Non-Lawyer Services
Consumer Warning & Legal Resource | Prison Law Firm Families facing federal prison are vulnerable—emotionally, financially, and legally. That’s exactly why the marketplace is…
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130+ First Step Act Programs That Earn Federal Prison Time Credits
The First Step Act (FSA) allows eligible federal inmates to earn time credits toward early release by participating in approved prison programs and activities.…
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Federal Inmate Locator: How to Find Someone in Federal Prison
If a loved one has been sentenced to federal prison, one of the first questions families ask is: Where are they? The Federal Bureau…
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Amendment 821: Retroactive Guideline Relief for Some Federal Prisoners
Early Release Strategy Amendment 821 changed how the federal sentencing guidelines score criminal history for certain people. If the change lowers your guideline range,…
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Getting Off Federal Supervised Release Early: What’s Changed & How to Win
Federal Supervised Release • Early Termination Last updated: January 2, 2026 Quick takeaway: A strong early-termination motion is built on proof—proof that you’ve earned…
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Why the Bureau of Prisons Is Miscalculating First Step Act Credits in 2025
The First Step Act promised meaningful sentencing reform by allowing federal inmates to earn time credits for participating in rehabilitation programs. But many prisoners…
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BOP Administrative Remedy Process: BP-8 Through BP-11 Explained | Prison Law Firm
How federal prisoners protect their rights — and how Prison Law Firm can help. At a Glance The Administrative Remedy Program is the Bureau…
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Should You Pay Restitution Before Sentencing in Federal Court?
If you are facing federal criminal charges and know that restitution will be part of your case, one of the most common questions is:…
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How to Calculate First Step Act Time Credits (Step-by-Step Guide)
How to Calculate First Step Act Time Credits (Step-by-Step Guide) The First Step Act (FSA) allows eligible federal inmates to earn Earned Time Credits…
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Prison “Consultants” Drafting Motions for Money: When “Help” Turns Into the Unauthorized Practice of Law
Important: This article is general information, not legal advice. If you need advice about a specific case, consult a licensed attorney. The New Hustle:…
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Home Confinement Eligibility Date: What It Means and How BOP Calculates It
At a glance: Home confinement is capped by law at the shorter of 10% of the term or 6 months (18 U.S.C. § 3624(c)(2)).…
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DOJ Misses Deadline to Appeal Third Circuit’s Range Decision: What It Means for Nonviolent Felons and the Second Amendment
The U.S. Department of Justice quietly allowed the deadline to expire to seek Supreme Court review of the landmark Third Circuit en banc decision…
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Clemency vs. Pardon: What’s the Difference?
Relief & Remedies • Federal & State “Clemency” is the umbrella. A “pardon” is one form of clemency. This guide explains the types (pardon,…
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