Yes, during the pandemic, inmate calls were free. They are no longer free and if you are paying more than $3 per 15 minutes, get an InmateAid Discount Phone line
Read moreThe new gun charge alone carries a mandatory minimum of 5 years for felony possession of a firearm. That minimum applies regardless of circumstances, criminal history, or anything a judge might otherwise want to consider. The law requires it. The prior Class X conviction makes this significantly worse. Class X offenses are serious felonies, and having that history on record affects how the new charge is weighted at sentencing. Depending on the state and the specific firearms statute, a
Read moreYes, if you have their inmate ID (52490-509) and the money transfer company (Western Union). Whether it is a good use of your money is a different question. Celebrity inmates with significant careers and resources on the outside are rarely in need of commissary funds from fans. Their teams, family members, and label money typically keep their books covered. A letter or a postcard is probably a more meaningful gesture and costs far less. If you genuinely want to
Read morePossibly, but the odds are not as comfortable as they might have been after the first violation. Two technical violations tells the judge that whatever consequence came from the first one did not change the behavior. That pattern weighs against leniency the second time. The key number here is the original sentence. When a judge grants probation, they are deferring a sentence that still exists on paper. Any time probation is violated, the judge can revoke it entirely and
Read moreFour years is actually a significant runway, and inmates who use that time deliberately come out in a completely different position than those who let it pass. Start now. Most facilities offer vocational training programs in trades like welding, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, culinary, auto mechanics, and similar hands-on skills. These are real certifications that translate to employment on the outside. Have him ask his counselor what training programs are available at his facility and how to get enrolled. Some
Read moreYes, and it is one of the more frustrating realities of how prison administration works. The criminal standard of innocent until proven guilty does not apply to internal prison management decisions. The administration does not need formal charges or a conviction to place an inmate in higher security, transfer them to another facility, or hold them in the SHU. They need a documented reason to believe there is a security concern, and another inmate's accusation can qualify as that reason.
Read moreOnly the price of a US Stamp
Read moreIf it's a federal sentence, and the judge likes you, they sentence you to 12 months and a day making you eligible for 15% good time. If you are in a state or county, you might get a break for good behavior and be selected for early release but because of overcrowding and the short sentenced inmates are the first to go.
Read moreNot unless they have a smuggled, illegal cellphone in their cell
Read moreSome State Prison websites post the inmate's work and disciplinary history. If they don't, you would have to contact the inmate's counselor or case manager for details. The BOP (federal) does not post this information
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