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Subject: Sentencing questions

He will most likely have his privileges cut to the bare minimum (no phone, no commissary and no visits), but if he did not commit a chargeable felony like DUI, it is more than likely he will not get additional time other than the full amount of his sentence. Meaning, if the good time credits he earned are included in this 35 day out-date, he will serve the time that was "good time" which is still a part of the

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Subject: Commissary

no, it is private information - only the inmate can tell you...

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Subject: Sentence reduction

They added back his good time credits. A violation for tobacco is not an offense that can add to a sentence. MOst inmates start their bid with a 15% good time credit, giving them an "out date" of 85% of their original sentence. They can only lose that time, not have more added unless they catch another felony charge like drugs, a weapon, an assault or worse - not for tobacco.

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Subject: Inmate transfer

Inmate Transfer has a couple of components that require compliance on the part of the inmate. We would not know if he is in good standing with zero incident reports or not. If the security level that he is in (and designated to) is different than the institution he wants to be moved to then it may never happen. It is our experience that any pressure exerted from the outside creates more pressure on the inmate inside. The staff normally

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Subject: Inmate transfer

Inmates that transfer within the same system, i.e. state prison or federal, all of their property will transfer with them. They might not arrive the same day but they will get all of their personal items that they have accumulated from commissary and incoming mail.

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Subject: Pending criminal charges

There is no simple answer because the outcome depends heavily on his prior record, the specifics of the threat, and how the prosecutor and judge choose to approach it. If this is a first offense with no prior history and the circumstances support framing it as a serious but misguided mistake, there is a real chance he qualifies for a pre-trial intervention or diversion program. That could mean anger management classes, counseling, community service, and possibly a fine, without

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Subject: Inmate search

The inmate profiles are set up by the member/users of the website. We do not monitor, verify or update the profiles unless requested by the member/user. For the InmateAid services to sync up to your inmate, YOU will be setting up this profile and entering the information. If you would like us to create an inmate profile we would be happy to do it for you. You will need to supply us with as much information as you have.

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Subject: Marriage in prison

We have answered this question a few times on Ask the Inmate, we are going to use your question to expand on our advice. Here are some realities that happen AFTER the marriage to an inmate. After you get married, you go back and sit down and have a visit. You sit at a table, you get to touch hands, and pretty much that's it. You can kiss for two minutes, maybe, if you're lucky. The ensuing years

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Subject: Law & court questions - legal terms

If her deferred sentence is accelerated, she will actually receive a felony conviction. Whether she will have to serve all or some part of the original sentence is up to the judge. Her court costs will also rise because of the motion to accelerate and the bogus check charge. She should seek counsel so that this does not get out of control. For some defendants in criminal cases, a deferred sentence is a way not only to avoid jail,

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Subject: Inmate phone calls

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