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. 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, […]
Published April 22, 2022 The US only has about 4.2% of the world’s population. But it holds more than 20% of the world’s prison population. Meaning, 1 in 5 prisoners worldwide is being held in the US. With this, it’s undeniable that the country is facing a mass incarceration crisis […]
Published March 18, 2022 In the US, it’s not uncommon to get arrested but not charged. In fact, out of the more than 7 million arrests in 2020, only very few were prosecuted. Unfortunately, your arrest record will stay even if you’ve never actually been charged. The police will have […]
Published March 4, 2022 For anyone who’s never been inside, prison may seem like an enigmatic place. We know it exists but we don’t really know that much about what’s going on inside. Thanks to prison documentaries, that veil of discretion are slowly being lifted. But with so many prison […]
Published February 4, 2022 When someone is arrested, they don’t necessarily have to stay in jail while waiting for their trial. Depending on the circumstances of the case, the judge may allow the defendant to post bail. But as you probably know, bails often go up to thousands of dollars. […]
Published January 21, 2022 Like most deserted places, abandoned prisons have that kind of eerie mystery that incites both excitement and terror. But this is not just because of the empty cells that often bore marks of their former occupant’s despair and desolation. It’s also because of their horrible history […]
Published Dec 6, 2021 If you’re in a legal battle, writing a letter to a judge may help you or someone you know gets a more favorable decision. This is especially true if what you have to say is of material importance to the case. But of course, this will […]
Published Dec 6, 2021 The terms “jail” and “prison” are often used interchangeably. But they are two distinct types of incarceration facilities. In a nutshell, the main difference between jail and prison is the inmate’s length of stay. Jails are meant for short-term sentences and temporary incarcerations. While prisons are […]
Published Oct 10, 2021 Crimes and criminals come in varying degrees. Some crimes are more serious and some criminals are more dangerous. Other crimes deserve harsher punishment while some criminals need more psychiatric interventions. This is why we have different types of prisons. According to prisonpolicy.org, there are more than […]
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