Subject: Release questions
the facility has that information, ask to speak to the case manager
Subject: Relationship issues
There is no guaranteed answer here. Some relationships come out stronger, others change quickly once release happens.
Life on the inside is very different from the outside. While he is incarcerated:
You are a major source of support and stability
Communication is limited, which can intensify emotions
The relationship can feel more focused and controlled
After release, everything shifts:
He regains freedom and independence
Daily stress, work, and real world responsibilities return
The relationship has to function in a normal environment again
This transition is where things can change....
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Without knowing the facts, we do know that inmates are pretty good at explaining things in a way that always make them the victim rather than the problem. You man has gone in more than once, this puts him in the category of someone that doesn't yet get it. Inmates do not get "screwed over" by their loved ones on the outside, more likely the inmate did something to make that jilted person cynical and vindictive because it is them...
Read moreSubject: Sentencing questions
This is a serious charge, and the fact that bond was denied is a strong sign the court sees it as high risk.
Strangulation in a domestic situation is treated very seriously in most states. In many places it is charged as a felony because it can easily lead to death, even if that was not the stated intent. Prosecutors and judges tend to take a hard line on these cases.
A few factors working against your son:
Allegation of strangulation, which is...
Read moreSubject: Relationship issues
The hard truth is this, real change has to come from him. You can support it, encourage it, and help create a better environment, but you cannot make it happen for him.
What you can do is set things up in a way that gives him the best chance to succeed.
What actually helps someone change:
Accountability: He takes responsibility for what got him there, no excuses
New environment: Staying away from the same people, places, and habits that led to trouble
Structure: Work, programs, or a...
Read moreSubject: Prison violence
How does a guy with a double assault charge allow ANYONE to take from him without getting a little crazy?If he allows another inmate to take his stuff, then he can expect more of this to happen. We are not advocating that he get into fights, but the predators that he's locked up with will see this as weakness, him an easy mark and they will continue taking from him until there is nothing left to take. He can be...
Read moreSubject: Relationship issues
When someone who has always stayed in contact suddenly goes quiet, it is usually not because they do not want to talk. There are a number of common reasons this happens, especially early in a case.
Here are the most likely possibilities:
Intake or housing changes
If he was recently moved, in classification, or placed in a different housing unit, phone access can be limited or temporarily shut off.
Phone or account issues
Even if money is on the account, there could be:
A problem with...
Read moreSubject: Bail & bond questions
Probably not. But, without knowing all the facts it is just a guess. If he has violated three times, maybe he wants to be in there?
Subject: Send inmate mail
As long as it takes for the inmate to correspond. Writing back is on the inmate, right?
Subject: Visitation
You should not assume you can just show up and be admitted, even though you were already approved before.
Most facilities, including GEO facilities, re-screen visitors periodically or at check-in, and a recent arrest, even for something minor like a traffic warrant, can show up. Being out on bail means your case is still active, and that is what can trigger a denial at the door.
Here is the smart way to handle it:
Contact the facility first
Call and ask for visitation or the warden’s office....
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