Subject: Sending mail inside
There is no limit to the number of photos that may be sent into most facilities, but since we don't know where your inmate is incarcerated, we would recommend calling the institution first and find out if there are any limits
Subject: Bond questions
We are focused on the sentence, "the bail people said it wouldn't be worth it". Depending on the conditions for the bail as set by the magistrate at the arraignment, the bail bondsman's reply sounds like they are weighing their risk. The bonding company must guarantee the court that your fiance will appear for all court dates. If the amount is too high, or the court thinks the offender is a flight risk, either they feel he might flee or they know something (not...
Read moreSubject: Sending mail inside
Yes, inmates may receive Christmas cards, however, the store-bought versions are becoming disallowed as the fancy artwork often includes sparkles and raised lettering that the prisons will NOT allow. InmateAid has made sending Greeting Cards into federal, state and county facilities easy and legit. Go to the holiday selection page and for only $0.99 each, your inmate will have a beautiful card that they will receive at mail-call with your loving message.
Subject: Pending criminal charges
If the case is still pending, and the warrant is currently in effect you will definitely be detained.
Subject: Prison and jail scams
NO, there is no internet access for any inmate in any prison or jail. The only way they can get it is by having a smuggled smartphone, which if caught carries server penalties including the possibility of more prison time.
Subject: Release questions
We're figuring the sentence is about 35 months, and normally they get an automatic 15% good time credit. Therefore, 85% of that would be 29.75 months. Guessing the release date somewhere at March 2021
Subject: Prison and jail scams
They need some form of money to buy or service to trade for the drugs. It could be commissary items or they could "work for" the dealer as inmates do chores and other things for money.
Subject: Prison and jail scams
One sign would be asking you to put money on another inmate's account. Another would be asking you to give money to someone on the outside for unexplained reasons. What behavior or signals are making you suspicious?
Subject: Marriage in prison
The inmate has to get permission first. Have him meet with his counselor to see if he is even eligible. There are very few facilities that allow marriage in prison.
Subject: Marriage in prison
Yes, but it depends on the facility, the amount of time left in your loved one's sentence, their behavior in prison.