Biden’s Historic Clemency Grants
Last week, President Joe Biden announced the largest single day act of clemency in modern presidential history, pardoning 39 people…
Seventh Circuit Calls for CJA Panel Applications
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has adopted a new Appellate Criminal Justice Act Plan revising the procedures for appointment…
Notice of Rescission of Circuit Rule 35 and Modification of Circuit Rule 26.1
On behalf of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, a press release regarding the Notice of…
Notice of Proposed Circuit Rule Changes and Opportunity for Comment
Notice is hereby given that the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §…
Scam Alert
We have been alerted about a new scam that preys on families with a loved one in prison, please beware!…
President Biden Pardons Federal Marijuana Convictions
In October of 2022, President Biden pardoned many federal and D.C. offenses for simple marijuana possession. On December 22, 2023,…
Google Ending Geofence Warrants
We all know that our cell phones are tracking our personal information, including our location. Depending on who you ask,…
Sentence Reduction Project Ongoing
On November 1st, 2023, the new Federal Sentencing Guidelines went into effect. The Sentencing Guidelines are produced by the United…