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Civil Cases for Prison Issues
To bring a civil rights case in federal court, a prisoner must file a complaint that alleges a violation of a right protected by the United States Constitution or created by federal statute, and caused by the conduct of a person acting under color of state law — for example, a state prison employee.
28 USC 1983 Civil Actions
These lawsuits are filed in federal court when a persons’ civil rights (guaranteed by the US Constitution and/or federal statute ) have been violated by a person working for the state.
Disciplinary Cases
When prison officials violate their own rules and regulations, state, and or federal law in finding someone guilty of a disciplinary infraction they may be sued in the state, and or federal court to overturn the disciplinary conviction.
Clemency Petitions
These petitions are very particular, and how they may be found, the evidence that must be put together in support of them, and the way in which they got presented to the governors administration in order to get the governor to Grant this extra ordinary act of mercy which can result in a persons' conviction being completely overturned, or their sentence being modified, as the governor sees fit, based on the circumstances of the case.
Virginia tort Claims
These claims may be brought against the state of Virginia based on the actions, and or omissions of persons, employed to act on behalf of the state, who have violated the civil rights of a person in Virginia.
Parole Preparation
Parole preparation is unique to each individual seeking to convince the parole board to give them another chance at freedom. In order to prepare for the parole hearing a person has to put together a specific package, witnesses, and evidences that support the persons’ claim that they should be set free.