Subject: General prison questions-terminology
It depends on a few factors. Criminal history, circumstances of the offense, injuries or damages are just some of the components in determining the length of the sentence. If we were to simply guess without knowledge of some of the factors listed above, 10 - 20 years.
Subject: General prison questions-terminology
Yes, the institutions provide standard issue winter-wear clothing. There are knit caps and heavy coats that get distributed when it starts getting cold.
Subject: General prison questions-terminology
It depends on him. If he wants to break the cycle of being incarcerated, then he will go straight. If he is too institutionalized he will keep going back. You already know this, but he is the only one that can decide, you can't do it for him.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
You provide your inmate's location and the phone number you want the calls forwarded to - we will get you a number that will save you money, within an hour. You receive that new number via email and it is ready to go when you get it.
Send us your telephone number and the facility name - we will give you an honest estimate before you sign-up
Subject: Post conviction appeals
Sixteen years is a significant amount of time, and the frustration behind this question is understandable. But a realistic answer requires honesty about how difficult this path is.
A 35-year sentence for multiple robbery convictions reflects a criminal history the court viewed as serious and repeated. Sentences of that length are not revisited simply because time has passed or because the sentence feels disproportionate to the family. Courts operate on the record that existed at the time of sentencing, and absent...
Read moreSubject: Visitation
Here is the [Visitation LINK](http://www.doc.la.gov/quicklinks/offender-info/visitation/), we sent the entire document to your email.
Subject: Parole, probation & supervised release
There is no real answer. The probation officer will get to the violation when he gets around to it. There is no rhyme or reason, we can empathize with your situation, but they go on their own timetable. There is an outside chance that they will NOT violate him for lack of payment because they are mindful that jobs and money are hard to come by. Non-payment is not the worse offense they see so maybe this PO is in...
Read moreSubject: Inmate services & supplies
Inmates can have pictures taken of themselves in the visiting room and on certain days of the year. If you are not in contact with that inmate there is little change you'd be able to receive one of him. The only other photos of inmates might be found in mugshot listings. There are no other ways to get inmate photos.
Subject: Arrest record search
New arrest listings might take several hours or longer to post. You might try calling the facility and ask to speak with the case manager, counselor or unit team secretary to get more information.
Subject: General prison questions-terminology
InmateAid Services work for all jails, prisons and detention centers in this country. Being incarcerated is the same no matter how they classify it. If you have a special need or specific question about any of the service, like the phone service and will it save you money, send us your telephone number and the facility name - we will give you an honest estimate before you sign-up
