Inmate Rights

Comprehensive guide to Inmate Rights cases, courts, and legal analysis.

8 cases analyzed in this practice area

Key Cases in Inmate Rights

Graham, T., Aplt. v. DOC

pa · 2026-03-24 · Impact: 40/100

This case involves T. Graham, an inmate, appealing a decision from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) regarding a misconduct charge. Graham was found guilty of misconduct for possessing ...

Liddie v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-02-27 · Impact: 20/100

Liddie v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the state of Florida alleging th...

Ajaylan M Shabazz v. State of Indiana

ind · 2026-02-23 · Impact: 35/100

This case involves a former inmate, Ajaylan M Shabazz, who sued the State of Indiana. Shabazz claimed that the state violated his rights by failing to provide him with adequate legal materials while h...

Moon v. Commissioner of Correction

conn · 2026-02-17 · Impact: 25/100

This case involves a dispute over whether the Commissioner of Correction properly denied an inmate's request to have his prison sentence reduced. The inmate argued that he was entitled to a sentence r...

State ex rel. Snodgrass v. Trumbull Corr. Inst.

ohio · 2025-10-14 · Impact: 25/100

State ex rel. Snodgrass v. Trumbull Corr. Inst., decided by Ohio Supreme Court on October 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether the state could be co...

Woolard v. Thurmond

ca9 · 2025-09-11 · Impact: 20/100

Woolard v. Thurmond, decided by Ninth Circuit on September 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by i...

State ex rel. Robinson v. Wesson

ohio · 2025-05-28 · Impact: 15/100

State ex rel. Robinson v. Wesson, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on May 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former inm...

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