how to survive a felony trial: keeping your head up through the worst of it
crimethinc // millefolium distro // 2004
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how-to / diy anticarceral legal aid reportbacks/communiques
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this is an incredible zine that doesnt get enough space on other distro's tables, in my opinion. now granted its a bit outdated on account of the whole "written in 2004" thing but!! its still a lot of functional, pragmatic, direct advice on what to expect &what do do (& what not to!!) if you're facing felony charges. the zine pairs the writer's reportbacks & personal anecdotes with a crash-course in court proceedings, felony crimes, even down to the order of events. again, please seek out current information about the laws in your area now. a lot has changed since '04. i personally didnt go all the way to trial, but this zine was still a massive help to me throughout my own felony proceedings. whether ur already facing down the barrel of a prison sentence or u think u might some day, this one's still a must-read 20+ years down the road.
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honestly not a whole lot comes to mind in terms of good additional readings here. check places like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the National Lawyers' Guild (NLG), or talk to a local legal aid organization/criminal defense lawyer:) but in lieu of those, here's a zine i sometimes table alongside 'how to survive a felony trial'
Stay Calm: some tips for keeping safe in times of state repression – BayOfRage – [link]
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"The state seeks to isolate us with repression, as individuals and within our tendencies. Against that, we can prepare together, support each other and continue actively struggling against the oppression and misery of this world."
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