I am going to jail soon, I'm 18 yrs old, what should I do before and while I'm in jail?
This advice comes from my dad who was a Corrections Officer for 25 years. I have never been locked up and have never been in trouble with the law.Don’t accept any “gifts” when you arrive. Sometimes you won’t have everything you need such as shower shoes, soap, a toothbrush, snacks; whatever. Some inmates will try to leave you “gifts” to hold something over you. They’ll say that since they did something for you, it’s time for you to do ANYTHING for them.Continue your education. Give yourself a chance to learn something that can be used to help you when you get out. Go to college, learn a trade, get your GED. That will be a good chance to keep you from reoffending. It could also reduce your time in jail if they see you are doing your best to become a model citizen.Be ready to fight. My dad said that prison is a whole different ballgame. You have to fight to protect your food, because someone might not like your skin color, and more.Nobody is your friend behind bars. You will be in there with con artists, rapists, armed robbers, murderers, addicts, drug dealers, and worse. They will exploit you to get themselves ahead.Keep your mouth shut. Don’t tell anybody anything about what you did, don’t ask what they did, and don’t snitch. Rats don’t last long in prison and they get discovered really quickly.EDIT: STOP COMMENTING ON MY ANSWER AS IF I’M THE ONE GETTING LOCKED UP. I AM NOT GOING TO JAIL. I DID NOT ASK THIS QUESTION. IT’S VERY ANNOYING THAT PEOPLE ARE GIVING ME UNSOLICITED ADVICE THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MY LIFE. I DID NOT THINK THAT SO MANY PEOPLE THOUGHT I WAS THE ONE WHO ASKED THIS QUESTION. FFS.
6- 8 years in jail: What could he have done?
My ex boyfriend just got arrested and sentenced to 6-8 years in prison. He was arrested last June for vandalism and spend 1 week in jail... Now, my best friend's little sister (his best friends little sisters BEST friend) told me this, but didn't know what he could have done. He has gotten in trouble for drugs before, and I know that he has had some problems with drugs and alcohol. (He is 19, btw...) sooo does anyone know what could possibly warrant a 6-8 year sentence??
How do I get through my boyfriend going to jail for 3 years?
I read all of the answers given before my reply. You have been given some good advice. But no one answered and said they have been to prison. So here are 2 cents from someone who did.Unless you have been in a relationship with him for years there's no reason to wait for him.Anyone going to do time will try to gather as many friends and family to them as possible. This is so that they can assure themselves they won't be alone there.Prisoners have needs and here they are.Hope for a better future after prison. This keeps them focused and out of trouble.Mail hearing your name called at mail call makes you feel loved and not forgotten. It also shows the other inmates and guards there are free people who care about them. Guards are less likely to miss treat someone who has a family who will call their superiorsMoney This is where the people they gather close come in. They have no real way to make money so they need people to send it. Money makes life in prison much easier. From a hair brush, to actual Nikes and food its available at most prisons canteens.A place to come home to after release. 3 years is considered short time but enough time that they will come out homeless if no one takes them in. No one wants to go to halfway house after doing time. You gain freedom just to give it up again at a halfway house.Someone also said prisoners get 23 hours a day locked up and one hour to exercise in a gym. This is only true in max security settings and for punishing misbehavior in regular prisons. Regular prisons have a gym, but max security is usually a cage with maybe a basketball hoop.Look up how.much time your state prisoners serve. In Florida its 80% or 10 months for ever year. So he got 36 months and will do 30. In Florida he should (depending on charges) eligible for work release 15 months before release. So it's likely you won't be separated a full 3 years.I would still advise you not to commit to anyone going to do time. You can write and maybe even visit. But keep the door open for Mr. Really Right.You should also read this response I wrote to someone wanting to marry a prisoner.Answer to Is it a good idea to marry someone in prison? by Mary Livey Mary Livey's answer to Is it a good idea to marry someone in prison?
Is 4 years a big age difference in a relationship? ?
the 200 miles is the best part of the Q. Um sweet girl He is no longer a minor, but you will be for 4 more years. if he even touches you, it's Statutory rape, if you care. Yikes girl. A.F.