Blackout? Or are you referring to lock down?  A lockdown in prison basically means that you are confined to a cell for 24 hours a day. There is no outside recreation, church, library, school, or work for most individuals. The only people that work during a lock down are what are called critical workers for jobs that are considered essential to running the prison. Some examples are kitchen workers, infirmary workers, some "orderly" positions that clean (sweep, mop, showers) the

No, they lose phone privileges for saying something they should not on the phone, for causing a disturbance while using the phone or in line waiting for the phone, for abusing the phone equipment. There are also "shots" given for other infractions where the loss of phone privileges is one of the punishments.

Not likely, unless you said something that would have triggered a response like that. He could lose phone privileges for a number of other reasons, but not this.

Yes I did. I had a 96 month sentence and lost my wife at 19 months into the bid. Most women are not ride or die, not that I would expect them to wait because this crime was my doing, not hers. It killed me for a few months but I realized that life was not over and that I would get out someday. I worked on myself, my mind and when I was released I won her back :)

We are only guessing, but it sounds like in might be in disciplinary segregation, also known as the SHU. The Special Housing Unit is isolated from the general population. Inmates are put in the SHU for various reasons, none of them particularly positive sorry to say. He will be allowed incoming mail, magazines, photos, books... but limited commissary and phone 

Serving time sucks. It's boring and you are cut off from the world you knew before going in. For me, it felt like i had died but i'm stuck watching my family and friends live on without me. The first year seemed like forever. But, as you point out, the place becomes a home and you adapt to your surroundings. The worst time is when there is something happening outside that you can't attend. For me I missed my mother's

What state are they and what is their name, we will help you find them?

Clerk of the Courts is where the lawyers go to get that information

We don't know the charges in the second case, but prior criminal history is a major factor in the determination of sentencing. The value of the crime is the other major element along with gun enhancements or violence will contribute. If you feel comfortable laying out the case, we will give you our opinion. Whatever it is, it in not a good situation, my friend.

try calling the facility. the people working there are just normal people doing their job. if you are nice and respectful they will tell you whatever information they are allowed to.