'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people—and themselves, too

A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers: people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.

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Oct 19 2024
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'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people—and themselves, too — 'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhous

When Jhody Polk entered a Florida prison years ago, she noticed something special about the women in the law library. They felt taller than the rest of us, Polk said. It was the knowledge that they … [+3992 chars]

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