This CLE program examines the unique challenges faced by individuals who must navigate the criminal justice system while incarcerated. The course will explore how charges are processed, the role and impact of bail, and the key differences between jails and prisons from a legal standpoint.

Attendees will learn how detained defendants are transported to court, how they gain access to legal resources, and how attorney-client meetings are conducted behind bars. The session also raises an important question for discussion: Can justice truly be served when someone must defend themselves while confined?

Led by a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over fourteen years of experience working with jailed clients, this course provides a practical, inside look at a system where the legal rules are often straightforward—but the path through the institution is anything but.