The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting lives. We are restricted from going outside their homes unless it's dire necessary. Large gatherings are prohibited, schools and churches are closed, movie theatres and entertainment events are canceled, and hospitals are currently at capacity. The crisis is also taking its toll on the country's judicial system. It has become imperative for the Denver, CO justice system to take the necessary steps to prevent further spreading of the disease. Initial actions in prisons and jails are being recommended to control the spread of COVID-19, such…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) officially announced on March 11, 2020, that the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 is a pandemic. As the virus has now spread to all 50 states, health officials strongly advise people to follow different medical guidelines such as social distancing, frequent hand washing, avoiding social gatherings, and cough and sneeze etiquettes. These guidelines might seem straightforward to the regular society, but with a closed community like jails in Denver, it’s a challenge to execute. On an average day, the Denver jails hold approximately 2,000 inmates. In such…
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It can be a challenging time if you or a family member gets on the wrong side of the law. The process of getting arrested can be stressful. If an accused ends up in prison, her or his well being is at stake. In fact, early studies the extreme stress of being in prison may result in permanent psychological disability. Upon arrest, not only will your reputation get tainted; your work and personal life will also suffer. The family will also need to spend a lot of money in the…
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