Category: Jail & Prison

If someone you love is in federal prison — or waiting to find out where they’ll be sent — the news that the Federal Bureau

When someone is convicted of a crime in Maryland, the unknowns about “what happens next” can feel overwhelming. In many cases, a defendant may have

The Maryland Diminution Credit System is a tool designed to allow for the reduction of an inmate’s term of incarceration through the earning of credits

Prison is a challenging environment to say the least. If you or a loved one are facing incarceration you probably are searching for information on

Facing a state or federal crime with the possibility of incarceration is a confusing experience. The fear of the unknown and the complexities of the

The specifics below are taken from the State of Maryland Legislative Handbook; and detail different possible scenarios that are offered for offenses to diminution eligibility. 

Diminution refers to a reduction of an inmate’s time of incarceration in a facility (jail, prison, etc); it does not refer to an inmate’s sentence.

In some cases when an incarcerated person is determined to require close supervision and/or needs to be segregated from the general population (GP), Maryland Department

Having a “to-do” list prior to serving a sentence in jail or prison can seem daunting. If you or a loved one are awaiting a