New York and Texas Head Toward Constitutional Showdown Over Abortion Shield Laws

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a clear and present danger for those incarcerated. The reality is that in prison or jail, social distancing is impossible, hygiene is often substandard, and good medical is non-existent. With those things in mind, what can criminal...

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed in to law the CARES Act., which primarily provided economic relief to American businesses, tax rebates to individuals and families, and the temporary suspension of student loan payments. However, tucked away deep inside the...

In our previous posts, we discussed stay-home orders which are now in effect in nearly all 50 states. Today, we will explore what happens when a person tests positive for COVID-19, in terms of state department of health orders. A positive test is typically reported to...

During these uncertain times, I have been flooded with a lot of questions from both colleagues and clients regarding the closing of courts. First, any closing of the courts is generally a decision left up to each individual court. In my home state - Ohio, we have...

In our last post, we discussed how a creative argument can be made for those clients seeking pre-trial release on bond, in light of the Covid-19 crisis. Today, we will discuss how to fashion a similar argument for those clients who have already been sentenced and are...

The Covid-19 virus has created a disruption in the lives of everyone, this includes those who are currently incarcerated. Medical experts agree that an outbreak in a jail or prison is simply a question of WHEN it will occur, not IF it will occur. When it does, the...

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