Case Managers, RDAP, Release Plans, and the Battle for Early Prison Release
I opened today’s webinar by acknowledging something I once felt every day as a defendant: I wasn’t living with dignity. I asked […]
Can a Criminal Conviction Affect Parenting? What Defendants Need to Know
Can a Criminal Conviction Affect Parenting? Yes. A criminal conviction can limit how you parent, even in situations that seem small—like signing […]
What Most Defendants Get Wrong About Cooperation
This blog closes out our 10-part series based on the New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full […]
The Worst Time to Start Preparing Is After Sentencing
This blog continues our series based on the New York Times article our work. You can read the full article [here]. Previous […]
Why Judges Pay Attention to Consistency—Not Excuses
This blog continues our insights from the New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. It […]
How the First 30 Days in Prison Affect Sentencing
This blog continues our insights from the New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. If […]
Why Letting the BOP Choose Your Prison Can Hurt You
This blog shares another insight from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. It […]
The Missed Question That Can Cost You a Year
This post shares insights from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. If you’ve […]
What Judges Review Before Sentencing Starts
This post includes insights from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. It continues […]
Your Lawyer Won’t Prepare You for Prison—Here’s Why
This post shares excerpts and insights from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. […]