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The attorney who represented Wiesner in a federal lawsuit that challenged the admission criteria for lawyers, Roland Acevedo, was himself convicted of armed robbery before obtaining his law license. “For us, [practicing law] is something that we cherish,” Wiesner said. “I had to fight my way out of prison. I got my life back.”

Who is the lawyer who was convicted of armed robbery?

He passed the New Jersey bar exam in 2008, then spent the next nine years fighting the bar’s Committee on Character before he was finally admitted by the state Supreme Court on September 27, 2017. He has since been hired by the Newark law firm of Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley, and is one of many ex-prisoners who are now licensed attorneys.

Is there a law firm in New Jersey that hires ex- prisoners?

Jailhouse lawyers are prisoners who manage to learn enough about the law while incarcerated to help themselves and other inmates with legal problems. We get letters from them every week.

What does a jailhouse lawyer do?

The attorney at the heart of the show, Aaron Wallace (played by Nicholas Pinnock) is incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit, and is serving a life sentence of his own while trying to help his fellow prisoners earn their freedom.

Why is Aaron Wallace in jail in prison break?

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Is the series For Life a true story?

It may sound unlikely, but For Life — which you can watch for free on 9Now — is based on a true story, and centres around the life of Isaac Wright Jr., a man who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life behind bars.

Is Isaac Wright Jr still married?

divorced? Yes. As stated above, he had been married to his wife, Sunshine Wright, before entering prison. In researching the true story behind For Life, we discovered that they indeed went through a divorce.

Why was Jarrett Adams convicted?

When Jarrett Adams was 17, he attended a college party that changed his life forever. An innocent make-out session led to Adams being accused of rape. An important statement from an eyewitness was withheld from the trial, and subsequently led to Adams being sentenced to 28 years in jail.

Does Aaron get out of jail on For Life?

'Aaron's fighting for his innocence!' — star Nicholas Pinnock on the return of legal drama 'For Life' The fight for justice continues as Aaron Wallace finally leaves prison as For Life season 2 arrives in the UK.

When did Isaac Wright Jr get released?

1996He represented himself at trial and appeal, and after seven years in prison prevailed. In 1996, he was released from prison with all charges against him dropped and the case ultimately dismissed.

How many years did Isaac Wright Jr serve?

seven yearsWright's remaining convictions were vacated, and after having spent over seven years in prison, he was immediately released and ultimately exonerated of all the charges. The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed that decision.

Did Aaron Wallace get free?

It is no spoiler at all that Aaron Wallace is released from prison in the Season 2 premiere of ABC's For Life — the on-air promos as well as publicity photos loudly trumpet the fact. But how exactly the prisoner/lawyer pulls off said liberation remains to be seen, when the ABC series returns this Wednesday at 10/9c.

How old is Isaac Wright Jr?

60 years (January 23, 1962)Isaac Wright Jr. / Age

Does Aaron take the deal?

At the end, Westchester DA offers a deal to Alice. Richardson is not sure to take the offer, but Aaron takes Alice and her family aside and using his own experience suggests the better thing to do is to accept the deal. Alice, with teary eyes, decides to take it.