Every inmate does their time differently. If he is staying silent now it is probably his defense mechanism. You are probably going to have to give him some time. Whatever happened that caused his incarceration, he is going through some emotional swings especially if this is recent. He will go through several stages before he is able to actually confront his demons. He might be blaming you (not your fault, don't let this upset you), but it is more
Read moreWithout knowing his prior criminal history, the facts of this case, was there violent or a weapon and the value of the crime, we have no idea what the minimum time served might be. By your question, if he got a 20-year bid in state, he's going to do at least 1/3 of that, if the judge stated he's eligible for parole. If there is no parole option, he will do 85% or 18 1/2 years.
Read moreIn state and federal prison the norm is 85% of the whole sentence. If there is a provision for parole, it could be a lot less. You have ot find out if the judge gave him that option.
Read moreLousy, just like you would imagine. Federal is the best of the bunch, county is the worst. The private prisons and state prisons are similar. In all instances, the menus are designed and created by licensed registered dietitian that uses a baseline of minimum daily standards of calories, carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It lacks taste and volume for sure but you will get three squares.
Read moreThe Parole Board meets once a month and the decisions are made the same day, usually within an hour from the end of the hearing. If your inmate is granted parole, they are immediately taken into protective custody (PC) for the remaining days or weeks until their release. Inmates are notorious for trying to "jack the parolee's time" by planting contraband or getting into a fight in an effort to delay or cancel the parolee's release. These inmate are jealous
Read moreAn inmate files for divorce like a citizen. They will need an advocate or a lawyer to file the papers and serve the spouse. There is no "other way" to do it... they need to get the documents filed with a judge for it to happen.
Read moreThere is no classification of a reliable witness. The prosecution can call ANYONE to testify, and often uses convicted felons in their case. It is up to the defense counsel to impeach the convicted felon's testimony on cross examination. This is normal in trial, where there are co-defendants ratting on each other. You need an experienced trial lawyer with a history of actually "going to trial" and not just taking your money and pleading out.
Read morecall the warden or the chaplain at the facility, if that fails, call your congressman, if that fails take your story to the press
Read moreWhat is his criminal history and how much did they value the marijuana?
Read moreDepending on his Judgment and Commitment Order, he might get a parole hearing at the four year mark. The year in county counts towards this sentence
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