Charles Amos
Coverage of Charles Amos in the Nexus archive.
- Incarcerated people who earn an associate’s degree can now get time off
Louisiana's new law allows incarcerated individuals to earn 90 days of 'good time' credit for earning an associate’s degree, effective August 1. The law excludes those convicted of sex or violent crimes and builds on a 2021 law offering similar credits for bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
- New state law allows incarcerated people to get time off for earning an associate’s degree
A new Louisiana law allows incarcerated individuals to earn 90 days of 'good time' credit for obtaining an associate’s degree from an approved university, effective August 1. The law excludes those convicted of sex or violent crimes, similar to a 2021 law offering sentence reductions for bachelor’s or master’s degrees. Charles Amos, who earned a bachelor’s degree in prison, exemplifies the educational opportunities that may lead to sentence commutations.