Rights During Punishment Flashcards
When is a defendant entitled to representation at a probation revocation hearing?
when the hearing involves the imposition of a new sentence.
When do prison regulations impinge on due process rights?
only when the regulations impose atypical and significant hardship in relation to the ordinary incidents of prison life.
Do prisoners have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their cells?
no
Must prisoners be given reasonable access to the courts?
yes
Prisoners’ First Amendment rights of freedom of speech, association, and religion can be burdened by regulations which are . . .
reasonably related to penological interests.
What kind of mail can be regulated by prisons?
incoming mail.
When can a state prison interfere with a prisoner’s right to exercise their religion?
where they have a compelling interest in doing so.
What kind of persons can states prohibit from voting in state elections?
felons
Can the prohibition on felons voting in state elections extend beyond the time the felon is in prison?
yes
