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Subject: Relationship issues

This is a typical behavior of inmates in general. It might be the relationship, or it might just be him - and not that he is seeing or speaking to another woman but oftentimes they get depressed and disconnect from people they love. There is a perception on the inside that the outside world has forgotten us. We would give it a little time, maybe write a letter and address your concerns. He might be feeling helpless and lost, OR

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Subject: Visitation

You should contact the visitation staff at the facility to get the exact procedure, but in almost all cases, you do NOT need to be a family member. But there is an approval process and as long as you do not have a felony on your record, you will get permission to see them.

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Subject: Parole, probation & supervised release

To be honest, there are no "signs" pointing to success or failure in a parole hearing. They all take time to process and nothing speeds up the decision. Parole is a waiting game, but on a 20 year sentence, we would err on the side of caution and ask you to be patient.

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Subject: Inmateaid website questions

Yes. InmateAid's services cover every prison, jail, and detention center in the United States, including small county facilities like Dunklin County. No facility is off the map. That said, the specifics of what each service can do vary from facility to facility. Letter delivery works everywhere through the US Postal Service. Phone service savings depend on who the facility's contracted phone carrier is. Money deposit options depend on what the facility accepts. The core services are available regardless, but

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Subject: Prison discipline

We do not know the mandatory minimums for these charges. There charges are very serious - smuggling weapons into a facility is going to cost him big time in our opinion

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Subject: Prison discipline

He could be facing an additional five years, maybe ten. It will depend on his cooperation and what his record is. Work release is so close to the door, WHAT WAS HE THINKING?!?!?

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Subject: Law & court questions - legal terms

The short answer is that all felons know that they can NEVER be around a firearm, regardless of whose it is. If he was arrested and they found firearms, there is not going to be much of a chance to get that dismissed unless the warrant was dirty. We have seen felons get minimum of five years for as little as an empty shell casing in their garage from 30 years ago. It is a very serious offense

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Subject: Visitation

You will need to be accompanied by an adult. Correctional facilities do not allow minors to visit on their own regardless of the reason for the visit or how well you know the inmate. This applies at virtually every jail, prison, and detention center in the country. The adult accompanying you should ideally be a parent or legal guardian. Some facilities will accept another responsible adult in that role, but the closer the family relationship, the smoother the approval

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Subject: Send inmate mail

You’re on the right track, and yes, you can absolutely reach him. Sending a letter You can mail him at the address you have for FCI Pollock. Just make sure you include: His full name His 8 digit register number (format: XXXXX-XXX) Without that ID number, mail can be delayed or returned. You can also use InmateAid to type your letter online and have it printed and mailed for you. Can he get mail “on the web”?

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Subject: Release questions

The letter means that "when he is released", he is to report to the probation Office (by web portal) within 30 days of that. He will most likely not be released earlier than his out-date. That pretty much never happens. One small bit of advice, please tell him that once is is out, that he cannot take the probation officer lightly. He knows what he can and cannot do, where he can and cannot go... and just lay low.

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