BOP 2026: Crumbling, Weaponized, but (Finally) Wired?
Prison isn’t meant to be easy and being inside is punishment. If every incarcerated human has a fair designation process, safe infrastructure, and meaningful programming, then safety and rehabilitation happens. But in two stunning developments, two things are now unequivocally clear: the facilities are crumbling, and the designation process can now be weaponized by the…
The Fate of John Bolton: Trump Doesn’t Just Pick Who’s Prosecuted — Now He Picks Your Prison, Too
Ambassador John Bolton pled guilty last week to mishandling classified information, and the plea includes a stipulation that if he receives prison, the term is no more than five years. On paper, this agreement reads like a win. But the plea isn’t the paper that matters most, because the same week Bolton signed his plea,…
Pre-Sentence Reports
The pre-sentence report is arguably the most crucial sentencing document. Not only does it serve as a vital tool for judges during sentencing, but it also acts as the “bible” that the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) relies on to make critical decisions about our clients. Unfortunately, many lawyers struggle to properly prepare their clients or…