Criminal Law

A modest proposal: No GED, no parole
Michigan has a new rule for inmates seeking parole: If you didn't graduate high school, you have to earn a GED, or we won't parole you...

Day: Challenge to Georgia Parole Board Timely
In Day v. Hall, No. 06-16060 (May 29, 2008), the Court held that a Georgia inmate?s federal habeas petition should not have been dismissed as untimely, and therefore reversed the district court?s dismissal...

Parole ban may be lifted soon
Now that stricter home invasion laws have been enacted, Governor Rell indicated at a press conference today that she will be considering whether to lift the parole ban this weekend...

Brown: Letters to parole board don't toll AEDPA
In Brown v. Barrow, No. 06-11004 (Jan. 11, 2008), the Court held that a Georgia inmate?s federal habeas petition challenging a denial of parole was time-barred by AEDPA?s one-year statute of limitations, when it was filed seven years later...

Parole credit triggers criticism
Nearly 900 state inmates have been released from Kentucky prisons and jails since late May under a policy change on parole credit approved this year as part of the state budget...

No parole for Danny Crump until 2018 at least
The parole board has decided AGAINST releasing Crump, who sent a giftwrapped bomb to his ex-wife, Diane Post, back in 1980...

Unwed Fathers' Rights in Adoption
Landmark Cases in Adoption Law Shape Law with respect to Unwed Fathers

How can I get my parents away from my bulling brother?
First of all, if you are paying your lawyer, you should not be on the back burne...

Personal information/online harassment?
Quit talking with people on message boards that support these activities. The se...

Haw can I join with my family who live in the USA?
Only you are allowed to can join your sister....

What remedies can be sought after purchasing a home with damage that was hidden from the buyer?
Find a good attorney! Had a similar situation with electrical in a home. Had to ...

My husband went to maryland to visit his son he stayed for 11/2 mths became very ill.I came doen from NYC tro bring him home and was told by the hospital that his son his power of attorney to make all decisions health an
Get in touch with a lawyer ASAP. What he's done is illegal, and if you'...

Health Insurers
Dictating Medical Decisions

USCIS
faces class action lawsuit for allegedly denying visas to adult children of immigrant families

Foster Care Chile Molestation
Department of Children & Families pays $175,000 negligence settlement.

Becker County
Faces Civil Rights Class Action by Inmates and their Attorneys

Inmate Possessions
Washington Department of Corrections agrees to pay current and former inmates $75 each for donating or destroying personal property.

Housing Inmates
City of Renton pays Yakima County $1.7 million settlement.