Joshua Boyer was essentially sentenced to twenty-four years in prison for conversing about committing a robbery. While incarcerated, he determined he would learn everything he could about the law to help unlock the legal puzzle that resulted in his incarceration. Boyer spent a lot of time in the law library, learning the ins and outs of the law. Eventually, he earned a reputation as a jailhouse lawyer who could help write briefs or advise on cases. After applying for clemency, Joshua Boyer was released from prison in 2017 after serving 16 years.
