The honest answer is yes, and the people who come out of the experience having underestimated it are far more common than those who found it easier than expected. Jail is designed to be a consequence, and it functions that way in ways both obvious and subtle. The most obvious element is the loss of freedom. The ability to go where you want, when you want, eat what you choose, sleep when you are tired, and make basic decisions
Read moreMaybe a few hours earlier than the other inmates at mail call, or a few hours later. They will likely call him to the administration building to sign for it, and that would be on their schedule as they are not treating this mail any different than the others - all incoming mail is opened, read and inspected for contraband before the handed out. We think certified mail is not necessary because of where he is.
Read moreThis combination of factors, a third felony, a parole violation, and new drug charges, stacks up in a way that creates serious sentencing exposure. There is no single number that applies because the outcome depends on the jurisdiction, the specific charges, the nature of the prior felonies, and how the judge weighs all of it at sentencing. The parole violation alone brings back the suspended portion of the previous sentence. Whatever time was hanging over the individual when they
Read moreTwenty years of clean living after a felony conviction is exactly the kind of track record that pardon boards and expungement statutes are designed to recognize. The fact that you have stayed out of trouble since completing the sentence is the single most important factor in any application for relief, and you have it in abundance. The three main pathways worth exploring are expungement, record sealing, and a governor's pardon, and which of those is available depends on your
Read moreWithout knowing any other information, 8 1/2 years
Read moreThere could be circumstances where the phone might not be a privilege at the moment. You can always call the facility and ask to speak with the case manager or counselor, they will give you a straight answer why, if there is a reason or not.
Read moreYes, if you have the facility and ID number correctly, they would get it in an hour with MoneyGram - if they are in federal
Read moreCall the facility and talk to the counselor, they are regular people. Tell them your concern and ask for their input before either of you make a decision. As for the attorney, let it be known that this inmate thinks attorneys are cowardly liars and hardly any know what the %#&$ is up after the sentence is imposed. Don't pay them another penny. If he has a 24 month sentence (he mightbe looking at 85% of that), this program might
Read moreYou will have to contact the Clerk of the Court of Crawford County and request the charges. This is where any attorney would go to get the same detailed information. They might have a nominal charge for the copying of the record if that is something you want, too.
Read moreInmates cannot receive phone calls. The only way is to write them and open up the first communication with them.
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