US Prison System

Published February 08, 2023 When an individual finds themself in a dispute or faces criminal charges, it’s often best for them to settle the matter without involving court proceedings. Doing so ensures they would reach an agreeable solution quickly since court cases can involve delays and may result in lengthy […]

Published February 01, 2023 Trying to help a loved one by lying to authorities can seem admirable. However, if the situation involves law enforcement, this noble act could have serious repercussions — possibly even jail time. Constructing a false police report is illegal in most places regardless of its intent, […]

Published January 18, 2023 It’s no secret that helping someone commit a crime can make a person as guilty of the crime as the principal offender, and with it comes appropriate charges. What most people don’t know, however, is that it applies to all kinds of help, regardless of whether […]

Published January 16, 2023 It can be devastating to find out that a friend or a relative is in prison after years of no contact. When that happens, there’s nothing you can do but visit them. The problem is it can be a challenge to figure out where they’re located […]

Published October 25, 2022 Probation is a form of criminal sentence where the offender can roam in their community instead of serving the sentence in jail. However, a probation or parole officer (PO) closely monitors the offender during this period. Probation is essentially a way to supervise offenders so as […]

Published October 11, 2022 Prison survival to most people means leaving prison just on time, or even earlier through parole. However, that kind of survival is often too shallow. The ideal definition of prison survival would be to leave prison in the right state of mind so as to never […]

Published October 4, 2022 Prison is generally a horrible place to be. This is especially true in the United States, where it’s more common to punish criminals rather than rehabilitate them to ensure they do not land themselves in prison again. Nevertheless, it’s truly interesting to watch movies and shows […]

Published Sept. 27, 2022 San Quentin State Prison is the oldest continuously operating prison in Califonia, being opened in July 1852. It’s a very famous prison where many of the United States’ most high-profile criminals serve time. Because of that, it’s developed a reputation for being dangerous. The largest death […]

Published Sept. 27, 2022 Michael Jordan is known as the best basketball player of all time. However, his image has been tainted by a rumor that’s been circulating online for quite a few years already. To put it simply, the rumor states that Michael Jordan has invested millions of dollars […]

Published Sept. 20, 2022 Big names who have committed non-violent crimes like tax evasion and fraud are often placed in white-collar prisons.  In legal terms, there is no such thing as white-collar prisons or “Club Feds”. Rather, the U.S prison system categorizes its facilities according to their security level. Often, […]