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Updates and news relevant to prisoners, their attorneys and family members.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) The First Step Act (FSA) allows eligible federal inmates to earn Earned Time Credits…
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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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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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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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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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High-profile prisoners sometimes shine a spotlight on federal prison conditions, time-credit errors, and oversight gaps. Here’s what public attention can do, what it can’t,…
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Short answer: as of October 6, 2025, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has not publicly announced Sean “Diddy” Combs’s final designated facility. He remains…
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By total number of people behind bars, the United States ranks #1 in the world. Below is a current ranking table (by total prison…
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