Explainer: The BOP FSA Time Credits Auto-Calculator
The BOP says that its FSA time credits auto-calculator is up and running. That's news to everyone who uses it.
Category: Early Release
Explainer: Can I Get A First Step Act Time Credits Lawyer?
A new federal court case out of Wisconsin demonstrates when you may get a court-appointed lawyer in a First Step Act time credits case.
Explainer: Forbes Article Highlights BOP’s FSA Time Credits Mess
The BOP's implementation of First Step Act (FSA) time credits has been a mess, and it's getting worse.
Here to Help: Exhaust Your Administrative Remedies
There are a lot of questions about FSA time credits, but one thing is clear: you must exhaust your administrative remedies.
When Can You Appeal To The US Supreme Court?
It's possible that you could appeal your criminal case to the US Supreme Court. But how do you do it? And is there a chance you can win?
What Are the Differences Between Prison Work and Work Release?
There are more differences than similarities between work release and prison work. They are both jobs and you are in custody in both situations. However, that's about where the similarities end. There are several important ways in which they are different.
What Is Compassionate Release in the Prison System?
Compassionate release goes by other names depending on the system. Some call it "medical parole" or "geriatric parole." But the idea remains the same. That some people are too sick or too close to death for prison. Or that the need for them to be at home is greater than for them to be in prison.
What Does It Mean to Be Exonerated Of a Criminal Charge?
A court can find you guilty or not guilty or a crime. But being exonerated of a criminal charge is different.
Can You Get 54 Days Off Your Sentence Per Year For Good Time?
Under federal law, you can get 54 days off your sentence per year for good time. But does that mean you really get the full 54 days?
What Programs And Activities Qualify Under The First Step Act?
Incarcerated people can earn time off their sentence under the First Step Act, but what programs and activities qualify for time credits?