incarceration
Incarceration, rehabilitation, recidivism: The reality of prison life and what it's like to be an inmate locked up behind bars.
Stars of Solace (ep. 2)
Hello again. This is Axel, writing to you from a notebook that I hope no one will discover yet. Actually, this counts more as my first time writing here since I sent my previous letter through the wind like a paper plane; looking back, it was foolish and desperate. It hasn't been a day since I last wrote something, so I will try to keep this a daily effort, at least until I get out.
By Eddie J Grym6 years ago in Criminal
'Midnight Express'
Billy Hayes is an American writer, actor, and film director. He is best known for his autobiographical book Midnight Express about his experiences in and escape from a Turkish prison after being convicted of smuggling hashish. He was one of hundreds of U.S. citizens in foreign jails serving drug charge sentences following a drug smuggling crackdown by foreign governments.
By Phil Cartwright6 years ago in Criminal
Bail Bonds: Expectations vs. Reality
Everyone thinks a bail bond is used for a criminal; someone put in jail for wrongly committing a severe crime. But that's where you are wrong. There are various ways a man can be placed in jail; in fact, even smaller innocent crimes that seem like nothing can cause someone to be put in jail.
By Sarah Rodgers6 years ago in Criminal
The Devil's Bride
It was one of those days that dragged on at school, and I couldn't wait for the class to end. I usually go to the coffee shop on the corner where they make the best darn coffee along with the sexiest business men that you could lay your eyes on.
By Paige Kostyniuk6 years ago in Criminal
Clemency and Some of Its Benefits
Criminal justice is a hot button issue in this country. Kamala Harris used her background as an attorney general for president on a criminal justice platform. The recent talk of the legalization of marijuana, medical and recreational, has served as a gateway to discussing pardoning people that have been convicted for small amounts of marijuana in their possession. Early on in his presidency, Donald Trump pardoned Joe Arpaio, which was very controversial, given Arpaio’s background. It’s everywhere – statistically speaking, around 1 in 3 American adults have a criminal record.
By A. Alexis Kreiser6 years ago in Criminal
This Is How Many Private Prisons Exist in the US
If you Google the phrase "private prisons," a lot will come up. You can read news articles for days. People for and against these private prisons have made sure the topic stays in the news cycle. And it definitely has stayed in the news. The topic of private prisons can be confusing and overwhelming, and if you are someone who doesn't know a lot about private prisons or how they are funded/run, you may be wondering, "are there really that many private prisons and prisoners in the US that this should be such a big issue?"
By Pam Jannes6 years ago in Criminal
Cruel and Unusual Punishments
Dear Readers. I know this is way overdue, but it still bothers me. So I am still talking about it. On October 2nd, 2019, former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering a neighbor in his own home. She walked into the wrong apartment and shot the victim, Botham Jean, dead on the spot. The strangest part, in my opinion, was that the defense could use what we call The Castle Doctrine in America. It states that a person can in fact use deadly force to protect one’s home and its inhabitants from invaders. Which is uncanny, considering that it was not her home. Nevertheless, it was futile as she was indeed found guilty by the jury. She will be eligible for parole in five years. However, what took occurrence after the verdict has become a story on its own.
By Argenis Ovalles6 years ago in Criminal
Why the Missouri Courts and Prison System Should Be Seriously Investigated and Reformed
Prison in Missouri How much do any of us really know about what goes on behind the walls of Missouri prisons? If you have never been privy to a court case ending in a prison sentence you would have no idea. The problem is prevalent and people are blind if it doesn’t directly affect them. That is where people are wrong.
By Sherrie Pogue6 years ago in Criminal
Arizona Allows the Corruption to Continue
For many people across Arizona, it is becoming more apparent that injustices are running rampant within the state of Arizona. For many of us living here in Arizona, it has shaped our lives in one way or another. People from other states oftentimes are repulsed by the way the state of Arizona has a tendency to run things, especially when it comes to the criminal justice system here. As the state of Arizona has continued to grow, policies have begun to change and somewhere along the line the state took a seriously wrong turn.
By Taryn Thomas6 years ago in Criminal
Private Prisons
Money is the root of all evil. Many of us have been told this all of our lives. When money or financial stability is the drive for what you do, you will always find yourself in desperate places. I truly believe that everyone should be afforded the opportunity to change their lives. Unfortunately, those that find themselves within the justice system have an uphill climb to do it. Once you have a record, you are that for the rest of your life. Getting in trouble again is inevitable, and will happen again; it's simply a matter of time. The justice system has become an open market for entrepreneurs and private companies to make money from others' mistakes.
By Melissa Yinger6 years ago in Criminal
