Can a judge opt NOT to sentence someone to a mandatory minimum prison term?
Q. The violation here is possession of a handgun for someone who is a prior convicted felon. The state is VA. Best of my knowledge, VA law prescribes a mandatory minimum of five years imprisonment. I am wanting to find out more information for a friend who is awaiting sentencing. He has already been found guilty for the gun possession. Aside from the gun possession and the prior felony, this is a descent man who I believe should not be in prison. Can anyone in the know shed any insight?
Asked by prestonwhitlow - Thu Dec 20 02:33:36 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aside from the gun possession and the prior felony, this is a decent man. Oh boy. That's why we have mandatory minimums so that our soft hearts will not overule our heads. The 5 year sentence cannot be opted out by the judge if your friend fits the profile. However, the underlying felony is supposed to be a violent felony for the 5 year rule to kick in. So depending on what his prior conviction is, your pal should have some wiggle room.
Answered by raichasays - Thu Dec 20 03:22:51 2007
Q. The violation here is possession of a handgun for someone who is a prior convicted felon. The state is VA. Best of my knowledge, VA law prescribes a mandatory minimum of five years imprisonment. I am wanting to find out more information for a friend who is awaiting sentencing. He has already been found guilty for the gun possession. Aside from the gun possession and the prior felony, this is a descent man who I believe should not be in prison. Can anyone in the know shed any insight?
Asked by prestonwhitlow - Thu Dec 20 02:33:36 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aside from the gun possession and the prior felony, this is a decent man. Oh boy. That's why we have mandatory minimums so that our soft hearts will not overule our heads. The 5 year sentence cannot be opted out by the judge if your friend fits the profile. However, the underlying felony is supposed to be a violent felony for the 5 year rule to kick in. So depending on what his prior conviction is, your pal should have some wiggle room.
Answered by raichasays - Thu Dec 20 03:22:51 2007
What is the point of life imprisonment?
Q. I am just wondering what the point is of life imprisonment without the chance of parole. I mean, it appears to be torture, if a person did something that bad then they should just be killed or something, or they should go to prison for 20 yrs and come back if they learned their lesson. But lifelong imprisonment... its liek a punishment with no right to redeem oneself, as well as giving up on the person. Well then Part 2: Do you think that so called "sick people" should get off with just 10-20 years in "therapy". And finally, what should happen to John Odgren, 16 yr old with mental health issues who stabbed a 15 yr old... should he get life?
Asked by bosoxfan203 - Tue Mar 27 21:49:35 2007 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Some crimes do deserve the death sentence but if there is any doubt what so ever then a life sentence takes away the chance of killing an innocent person as has happened in the past. If there is no doubt then the death sentence saves a lot of money.
Answered by homer28b - Tue Mar 27 21:57:31 2007
Q. I am just wondering what the point is of life imprisonment without the chance of parole. I mean, it appears to be torture, if a person did something that bad then they should just be killed or something, or they should go to prison for 20 yrs and come back if they learned their lesson. But lifelong imprisonment... its liek a punishment with no right to redeem oneself, as well as giving up on the person. Well then Part 2: Do you think that so called "sick people" should get off with just 10-20 years in "therapy". And finally, what should happen to John Odgren, 16 yr old with mental health issues who stabbed a 15 yr old... should he get life?
Asked by bosoxfan203 - Tue Mar 27 21:49:35 2007 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Some crimes do deserve the death sentence but if there is any doubt what so ever then a life sentence takes away the chance of killing an innocent person as has happened in the past. If there is no doubt then the death sentence saves a lot of money.
Answered by homer28b - Tue Mar 27 21:57:31 2007
What are some poems about imprisonment?
Q. including the poets who wrote them? It doesn't have to be just prison of course, but imprisonment in a house, in one's mind, etc. Just feeling trapped. Do you know of any poems of that nature, especially by famous American poets?
Asked by Cakes the Heathen - Mon Feb 16 21:54:10 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. lyrics of Unchained Melody Oh, my love my darling I've hungered for your touch a long lonely time and time goes by so slowly and time can do so much are you still mine? I need your love I need your love Godspeed your love to me Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea to the open arms of the sea lonely rivers sigh 'wait for me, wait for me' I'll be coming home wait for me Oh, my love my darling I've hungered for your touch a long lonely time and time goes by so slowly and time can do so much are you still mine? I need your love I need your love Godspeed your love to me or my love is bulding a building By ee cummings my love is building a building around you, a frail slippery house, a strong fragile house (beginning [cont.]
Answered by Beyond Mordant - Mon Feb 16 21:58:30 2009
Q. including the poets who wrote them? It doesn't have to be just prison of course, but imprisonment in a house, in one's mind, etc. Just feeling trapped. Do you know of any poems of that nature, especially by famous American poets?
Asked by Cakes the Heathen - Mon Feb 16 21:54:10 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. lyrics of Unchained Melody Oh, my love my darling I've hungered for your touch a long lonely time and time goes by so slowly and time can do so much are you still mine? I need your love I need your love Godspeed your love to me Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea to the open arms of the sea lonely rivers sigh 'wait for me, wait for me' I'll be coming home wait for me Oh, my love my darling I've hungered for your touch a long lonely time and time goes by so slowly and time can do so much are you still mine? I need your love I need your love Godspeed your love to me or my love is bulding a building By ee cummings my love is building a building around you, a frail slippery house, a strong fragile house (beginning [cont.]
Answered by Beyond Mordant - Mon Feb 16 21:58:30 2009
A felony of False imprisonment, a misdemeanor of child-welfare& spousal abuse could he face prison time? ?
Q. If someone is charged with a 1 felony of False Imprisonment, and two misdamenors of Child Welfare, and Spousal Abuse, this is his first offense is he looking at prison time? No charges are going to be filed from his wife and the injuries were not bad whatsoever. He is enrolling in Anger Managment and Marriage counseling before his first court date...please your adivce is vital! He did not hurt the child, they charged him with that because the child was present and alseep. The cop was a little crazy and his wife didn not want to press charged but they still aressted him. Im hoping since this is his first time they will see it was a misunderstanding and they both need to get some consueling (this is my son we're talking about whos being… [cont.]
Asked by restless200 - Mon Sep 22 13:39:48 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if this person has a record false imprisonment or not , and the fact that his wife don't file charges don't mean the state wont , hitting on your wife / husband a little is still way to much, cause a child to be harmed in any shape or form is wrong and now this person is taking anger management classes , is that all for SHOW. there could be a very good chance of doing time.
Answered by droopy - Mon Sep 22 14:05:31 2008
Q. If someone is charged with a 1 felony of False Imprisonment, and two misdamenors of Child Welfare, and Spousal Abuse, this is his first offense is he looking at prison time? No charges are going to be filed from his wife and the injuries were not bad whatsoever. He is enrolling in Anger Managment and Marriage counseling before his first court date...please your adivce is vital! He did not hurt the child, they charged him with that because the child was present and alseep. The cop was a little crazy and his wife didn not want to press charged but they still aressted him. Im hoping since this is his first time they will see it was a misunderstanding and they both need to get some consueling (this is my son we're talking about whos being… [cont.]
Asked by restless200 - Mon Sep 22 13:39:48 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if this person has a record false imprisonment or not , and the fact that his wife don't file charges don't mean the state wont , hitting on your wife / husband a little is still way to much, cause a child to be harmed in any shape or form is wrong and now this person is taking anger management classes , is that all for SHOW. there could be a very good chance of doing time.
Answered by droopy - Mon Sep 22 14:05:31 2008
What would you prefer: life imprisonment without parole or death?
Q. Life in prison without parole or a death sentence (no other options). I prefer a death sentence.
Asked by Alex - Thu Dec 11 18:42:09 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well if you are alive there is still hope,,
Answered by james michael c - Sun Dec 14 10:22:42 2008
Q. Life in prison without parole or a death sentence (no other options). I prefer a death sentence.
Asked by Alex - Thu Dec 11 18:42:09 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well if you are alive there is still hope,,
Answered by james michael c - Sun Dec 14 10:22:42 2008
Should their be a debate as to whether lifelong imprisonment is lawful.?
Q. I feel that all prisoners should have a date of release, irrespective of their crime. Telling a prisoner that he will die in prison is the height of cruelty, and it is done in the name of the british nation. With answers like the first six, I will be glad when my time on this planet is up. It seems to me that almost everyone likes the idea of cruellty and torture of our prisoners being integrated into the system. What has happened to our humanity?
Asked by Mc Taggart - Wed Mar 25 20:22:02 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sorry, but I cannot agree with you. Unlike most people answering you, I have personally made decisions that I knew would result in people dying in prison. These were based on their perceived level of dangerousness and lack of willingness to address offending behaviour. There are a small number, perhaps 5-10% of lifers whose level of risk, even when old and infirm, makes their risk to the public unacceptable, so offering such offenders a date of "release" is wholly inappropriate. However, where I do agree to an extent is that risk levels need to be reviewed regularly. It is frankly preposterous for people to suggest that men of fifty, more than capable of earning a decent living, should be facing twenty more years of incarceration because, [cont.]
Answered by DT - Thu Mar 26 03:55:34 2009
Q. I feel that all prisoners should have a date of release, irrespective of their crime. Telling a prisoner that he will die in prison is the height of cruelty, and it is done in the name of the british nation. With answers like the first six, I will be glad when my time on this planet is up. It seems to me that almost everyone likes the idea of cruellty and torture of our prisoners being integrated into the system. What has happened to our humanity?
Asked by Mc Taggart - Wed Mar 25 20:22:02 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sorry, but I cannot agree with you. Unlike most people answering you, I have personally made decisions that I knew would result in people dying in prison. These were based on their perceived level of dangerousness and lack of willingness to address offending behaviour. There are a small number, perhaps 5-10% of lifers whose level of risk, even when old and infirm, makes their risk to the public unacceptable, so offering such offenders a date of "release" is wholly inappropriate. However, where I do agree to an extent is that risk levels need to be reviewed regularly. It is frankly preposterous for people to suggest that men of fifty, more than capable of earning a decent living, should be facing twenty more years of incarceration because, [cont.]
Answered by DT - Thu Mar 26 03:55:34 2009
Life imprisonment in the United States?
Q. I'm having a hard time finding official government websites concerning life imprisonment in the United States. Does anyone know where I can find official information. A friend and I are in a debate over whether "life in prison" means an inmates entire life in prison or just 25 years. Thanks for the wikipedia reference, but my friend is a bit of a stickler and probably wouldn't accept a reference from there. I would like a government website.
Asked by PhiL - Sat Oct 27 12:32:55 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I will tell you that every state has different sentencing guidelines on this. You are not going to find any site to prove either point. Here is the bottom line... It totally depends on the offense, the prior record and how the Judge sentences some one. Then, it is up to the individual state's Parole Board to review each case on a case by case basis. This is why some people are given sentences like "3 counts of murder... 150 years on each count"... That way... they can never get parole. There is not set "life is life" or "life is 25 years and then parole" UNLESS it is spelled out by the Judge at the day of sentencing, such as "Life with NO parole". That is life. If given just "Life in prison" ... it is up to the inmates attorney to… [cont.]
Answered by Dog Lover - Sat Oct 27 12:42:46 2007
Q. I'm having a hard time finding official government websites concerning life imprisonment in the United States. Does anyone know where I can find official information. A friend and I are in a debate over whether "life in prison" means an inmates entire life in prison or just 25 years. Thanks for the wikipedia reference, but my friend is a bit of a stickler and probably wouldn't accept a reference from there. I would like a government website.
Asked by PhiL - Sat Oct 27 12:32:55 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I will tell you that every state has different sentencing guidelines on this. You are not going to find any site to prove either point. Here is the bottom line... It totally depends on the offense, the prior record and how the Judge sentences some one. Then, it is up to the individual state's Parole Board to review each case on a case by case basis. This is why some people are given sentences like "3 counts of murder... 150 years on each count"... That way... they can never get parole. There is not set "life is life" or "life is 25 years and then parole" UNLESS it is spelled out by the Judge at the day of sentencing, such as "Life with NO parole". That is life. If given just "Life in prison" ... it is up to the inmates attorney to… [cont.]
Answered by Dog Lover - Sat Oct 27 12:42:46 2007
Child support do not care about the well being of the kids only the imprisonment of the noncustodial parent.?
Q. Do you know how much money is awarded to the prisons even after they sell toiletries? (Laws Can be changed !) get out and petition before this virus affects your family! David, who is that woman on your pic?
Asked by catfizh2001 - Tue Oct 23 19:12:06 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your "question" makes no sense. However the courts, child services etc would rather have the non-custodial parent out of jail and paying child support instead of in jail costing the tax payers money.
Answered by davidmi711 - Tue Oct 23 19:19:11 2007
Q. Do you know how much money is awarded to the prisons even after they sell toiletries? (Laws Can be changed !) get out and petition before this virus affects your family! David, who is that woman on your pic?
Asked by catfizh2001 - Tue Oct 23 19:12:06 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your "question" makes no sense. However the courts, child services etc would rather have the non-custodial parent out of jail and paying child support instead of in jail costing the tax payers money.
Answered by davidmi711 - Tue Oct 23 19:19:11 2007
What is the motivation behind the imprisonment of African Americans after the Civil War?
Q. What is the motivation behind the imprisonment of African Americans after the Civil War? 1. To reclaim what was once free labor. 2. To harass for the sake of cruelty. 3. To use prisoners to make money. 4. Numbers 1 and 2. 5. All of the above.
Asked by hadi.alabdulhadi - Sat Jun 20 17:59:40 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 5. And you mean the random jailing of this and that former slave, on a more or less regular basis, not the wholesale imprisonment of every last African American.
Answered by sonyack - Sat Jun 20 18:12:18 2009
Q. What is the motivation behind the imprisonment of African Americans after the Civil War? 1. To reclaim what was once free labor. 2. To harass for the sake of cruelty. 3. To use prisoners to make money. 4. Numbers 1 and 2. 5. All of the above.
Asked by hadi.alabdulhadi - Sat Jun 20 17:59:40 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 5. And you mean the random jailing of this and that former slave, on a more or less regular basis, not the wholesale imprisonment of every last African American.
Answered by sonyack - Sat Jun 20 18:12:18 2009
Should a sentence for a crime punishable with imprisonment carry a statutory minimum period?
Q. I am suggesting that anyone sentenced to a term of imprisonment should have to serve a minimum for that crime, before any consideration of parole can be considered. There are many examples of criminals receiving long sentences only to be released after serving only a small part of that sentence. This would also prevent some of the soft and inconsistent sentencing by our judges. I think in the US this type of sentencing already exists, but I am not sure. Flup--You say that judges have the skill and experience to determine sentencing, then WHY is so inconsistent? and what experience are you suggesting?
Asked by old grumpy - Wed Feb 4 09:18:33 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I totally agree. I have no idea whether it would reduce crime or not, but I think that it would be more fair and reduce the amount of racial discrimination in sentencing. I would like to think that it would reduce crime, if you knew you were going to get caught you would at least have to do x amount of time, but people, of course, hope they won't get caught.
Answered by Kimmi M - Wed Feb 4 09:24:52 2009
Q. I am suggesting that anyone sentenced to a term of imprisonment should have to serve a minimum for that crime, before any consideration of parole can be considered. There are many examples of criminals receiving long sentences only to be released after serving only a small part of that sentence. This would also prevent some of the soft and inconsistent sentencing by our judges. I think in the US this type of sentencing already exists, but I am not sure. Flup--You say that judges have the skill and experience to determine sentencing, then WHY is so inconsistent? and what experience are you suggesting?
Asked by old grumpy - Wed Feb 4 09:18:33 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I totally agree. I have no idea whether it would reduce crime or not, but I think that it would be more fair and reduce the amount of racial discrimination in sentencing. I would like to think that it would reduce crime, if you knew you were going to get caught you would at least have to do x amount of time, but people, of course, hope they won't get caught.
Answered by Kimmi M - Wed Feb 4 09:24:52 2009
How can airlines keep passengers on the plane/tarmac for hours, and it not be considered false imprisonment?
Q. Kidnapping or holding a person against their will. What if a passenger said they wanted to cancel their flight, and deplane? The airline says no they must wait. This is a serious question- Is there a FAA rule that allows for airlines to hold passengers on a plane as long as they want? Could the passengers file a law suit claiming wrongful imprisonment? Thank you ck- that is what I thought. When someone buys a ticket they agree to terms, and that probably is where it is allowed.
Asked by Brian - Fri Aug 21 13:48:14 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Being on a plane is a voluntary action and there is a contractual relationship when you buy a ticket. Also there are federal laws which govern passenger conduct and where they can and can not go/do. Filing law suite for wrongful imprisonment is not an option as the court would throw it out
Answered by ck - Fri Aug 21 14:10:35 2009
Q. Kidnapping or holding a person against their will. What if a passenger said they wanted to cancel their flight, and deplane? The airline says no they must wait. This is a serious question- Is there a FAA rule that allows for airlines to hold passengers on a plane as long as they want? Could the passengers file a law suit claiming wrongful imprisonment? Thank you ck- that is what I thought. When someone buys a ticket they agree to terms, and that probably is where it is allowed.
Asked by Brian - Fri Aug 21 13:48:14 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Being on a plane is a voluntary action and there is a contractual relationship when you buy a ticket. Also there are federal laws which govern passenger conduct and where they can and can not go/do. Filing law suite for wrongful imprisonment is not an option as the court would throw it out
Answered by ck - Fri Aug 21 14:10:35 2009
What happens to a prison in a natural disaster?
Q. So I was watching a show about packed prisons. A thought came to my mind, what happens when there is a natural disaster in a prison? Do all the cell blocks come unlocked? Is everyone free? What happens?
Asked by soccerluv139 - Sat Apr 18 19:25:19 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Our county jail is right on the river, whenever the river floods the prisoners are moved to the higher floors and if nessessary are bussed to neighboring counties for housing until the river goes down, however, I think if it was like an earthquake or something that can't be prepared for it'd be every man for himself until they rounded everyone up
Answered by unknown - Sat Apr 18 19:32:52 2009
Q. So I was watching a show about packed prisons. A thought came to my mind, what happens when there is a natural disaster in a prison? Do all the cell blocks come unlocked? Is everyone free? What happens?
Asked by soccerluv139 - Sat Apr 18 19:25:19 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Our county jail is right on the river, whenever the river floods the prisoners are moved to the higher floors and if nessessary are bussed to neighboring counties for housing until the river goes down, however, I think if it was like an earthquake or something that can't be prepared for it'd be every man for himself until they rounded everyone up
Answered by unknown - Sat Apr 18 19:32:52 2009
How has prison reform changed in the last 15 years and what are we doing about prison reform now?
Q. I am only interested in the american prison system. Also, what kind of changes have happened that increased the incarceration rate to 1 in 100 americans in prison. What type of programs (if any) do we use to help the prisoners enter into society and maintain like ordinary citizens after they are paroled, and how many wind up returning to prison because of the lack of programs. What are we doing to prevent the "revolving door?"
Asked by csi_neal - Sun Apr 27 21:39:02 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. We need to terminate the exessively expensive, useless, and retarded war on drugs. It has not worked, and never will work. It's costing taxpayers way too much, and incarcerating peple for nonviolent crimes is a joke. We need to rethink our boundaries, and become more common sense oriented as a nation.
Answered by Cold Fart - Mon Apr 28 00:58:37 2008
Q. I am only interested in the american prison system. Also, what kind of changes have happened that increased the incarceration rate to 1 in 100 americans in prison. What type of programs (if any) do we use to help the prisoners enter into society and maintain like ordinary citizens after they are paroled, and how many wind up returning to prison because of the lack of programs. What are we doing to prevent the "revolving door?"
Asked by csi_neal - Sun Apr 27 21:39:02 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. We need to terminate the exessively expensive, useless, and retarded war on drugs. It has not worked, and never will work. It's costing taxpayers way too much, and incarcerating peple for nonviolent crimes is a joke. We need to rethink our boundaries, and become more common sense oriented as a nation.
Answered by Cold Fart - Mon Apr 28 00:58:37 2008
What costs the United States more money, life imprisonment or execution?
Q. We were having a family discussion that centered around politics and my significant other asked my brother-in-law which he thought costs more, life imprisonment or execution. They were both sure, each of them was right, yet in total disagreement, one said execution the other said life imprisonment. Can you help me with some facts?
Asked by blithespirit05 - Sat Sep 27 02:35:03 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Without benefit of appeal, execution is extraordinarily less expensive. However, with our system of appeals, the inverse is true. The last information I saw listed the annual cost of housing a prisoner in general population at approximately $18,000 annually. For a person on death row, the cost was just under $88,000 annually. The reason for this cost was the additional cost of the facility (segregation from general population), the additional cost of guards and support staff, and the cost of lawyers and the legal system for the appeals. Also, the average lifespan of a person on death row was 22 years before either being executed or being either released or having their sentence commuted to life in prison.
Answered by Malruhn - Sun Sep 28 16:09:06 2008
Q. We were having a family discussion that centered around politics and my significant other asked my brother-in-law which he thought costs more, life imprisonment or execution. They were both sure, each of them was right, yet in total disagreement, one said execution the other said life imprisonment. Can you help me with some facts?
Asked by blithespirit05 - Sat Sep 27 02:35:03 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Without benefit of appeal, execution is extraordinarily less expensive. However, with our system of appeals, the inverse is true. The last information I saw listed the annual cost of housing a prisoner in general population at approximately $18,000 annually. For a person on death row, the cost was just under $88,000 annually. The reason for this cost was the additional cost of the facility (segregation from general population), the additional cost of guards and support staff, and the cost of lawyers and the legal system for the appeals. Also, the average lifespan of a person on death row was 22 years before either being executed or being either released or having their sentence commuted to life in prison.
Answered by Malruhn - Sun Sep 28 16:09:06 2008
What happens to prison inmate correspondence when they are hospitalized?
Q. I sent a support letter to a prison inmate but she's been hospitalized. So what will happen it, or her mail?
Asked by Gabriela E. - Mon Oct 27 20:45:09 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You may want to contact her family to find out what will happen. So sad to hear that your friend is in prison and now in the hospital.
Answered by lord100jack - Mon Oct 27 20:48:42 2008
Q. I sent a support letter to a prison inmate but she's been hospitalized. So what will happen it, or her mail?
Asked by Gabriela E. - Mon Oct 27 20:45:09 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You may want to contact her family to find out what will happen. So sad to hear that your friend is in prison and now in the hospital.
Answered by lord100jack - Mon Oct 27 20:48:42 2008
What are the differences between state prison and county jail?
Q. I'm not talking about the fact that you go to jail for short sentences and awaiting trial and prison for longer sentences. Want to know if there is much difference for inmates between the 2. All I really know is about county jail where I did 6 months that seemed to last forever. I've not been in prison but that might happen if things work out bad. Some people in county said state was better as you weren't locked up as much, better programmes, better food, more visits etc. but I think county would be easier as people just want to get through it and get out without causing too much trouble.
Asked by Jamie C - Wed Feb 7 14:01:19 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. County jails usually hold people who are awaiting trial, or who have been sentenced to less than 1 year in prison; state prisons hold all persons convicted of offenses which carry more than a year sentence. State prisons usually have better programs, but only because the people serving time there have more time to participate in them.
Answered by dkiller88 - Wed Feb 7 14:10:17 2007
Q. I'm not talking about the fact that you go to jail for short sentences and awaiting trial and prison for longer sentences. Want to know if there is much difference for inmates between the 2. All I really know is about county jail where I did 6 months that seemed to last forever. I've not been in prison but that might happen if things work out bad. Some people in county said state was better as you weren't locked up as much, better programmes, better food, more visits etc. but I think county would be easier as people just want to get through it and get out without causing too much trouble.
Asked by Jamie C - Wed Feb 7 14:01:19 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. County jails usually hold people who are awaiting trial, or who have been sentenced to less than 1 year in prison; state prisons hold all persons convicted of offenses which carry more than a year sentence. State prisons usually have better programs, but only because the people serving time there have more time to participate in them.
Answered by dkiller88 - Wed Feb 7 14:10:17 2007
Is there a federal prison JUST for ex correctional and police officers?
Q. Is that place for females too? Looking for federal prison camps for women that's close to MS. Question: What's the difference in federal prison camps and and federal prisons?
Asked by simply_phenomenal - Sun Nov 25 02:40:41 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The different types of prisons are different security levels. No, there are no separate facilities for ex correctional and police officers.
Answered by gomanyes562 - Sun Nov 25 03:10:09 2007
Q. Is that place for females too? Looking for federal prison camps for women that's close to MS. Question: What's the difference in federal prison camps and and federal prisons?
Asked by simply_phenomenal - Sun Nov 25 02:40:41 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The different types of prisons are different security levels. No, there are no separate facilities for ex correctional and police officers.
Answered by gomanyes562 - Sun Nov 25 03:10:09 2007
What is the likelihood of catching disease from prison environment?
Q. Hello. I am 7 months pregnant & as part of my job, I may be tasked to conduct some interviews of inmates at a prison facility. By going to the prison & conducting the interviews, is it possible or likely that I can catch something even if I am extremely careful to not put my hands in my mouth, etc & I clean up very good afterwards? Please give me some advice & what would you do in my situation. Thank you
Asked by KookiePenny - Thu Jun 19 21:48:21 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At 7 months pregnant you are vulnerable to anything and everything !! Prisons ,like hospitals or any institution are the dirtiest and most disease prone places on earth!! besides sanitation ,communicability and mobility (new inmates comming in every day) their watchfulness and treatment of existing diseases are virtually non-existent!!! i am surprised that your superior is so thoughtless to put you in such a vulnerable position!!! AND , if he puts you in that type of situation so is he doing likewise to your unborn!!!
Answered by alpenweg1 - Thu Jun 19 21:58:53 2008
Q. Hello. I am 7 months pregnant & as part of my job, I may be tasked to conduct some interviews of inmates at a prison facility. By going to the prison & conducting the interviews, is it possible or likely that I can catch something even if I am extremely careful to not put my hands in my mouth, etc & I clean up very good afterwards? Please give me some advice & what would you do in my situation. Thank you
Asked by KookiePenny - Thu Jun 19 21:48:21 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At 7 months pregnant you are vulnerable to anything and everything !! Prisons ,like hospitals or any institution are the dirtiest and most disease prone places on earth!! besides sanitation ,communicability and mobility (new inmates comming in every day) their watchfulness and treatment of existing diseases are virtually non-existent!!! i am surprised that your superior is so thoughtless to put you in such a vulnerable position!!! AND , if he puts you in that type of situation so is he doing likewise to your unborn!!!
Answered by alpenweg1 - Thu Jun 19 21:58:53 2008
Why did my friend go to prison for threatening to kill pro abortion people?
Q. He took a gun to kill people in the name of the anti abortion people and his church. His church supported him. Now my friend is going to prison for 15 years. His supporters are going for 3 years in prison.
Asked by Erudite - Sat Aug 29 15:02:42 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Anyone can protest against something..must it must be done in a civil matter..carrying guns and wanting to kill someone because they believe difference than you..is not the the Christian way..what would Jesus do?
Answered by Advocate - Sat Aug 29 15:44:48 2009
Q. He took a gun to kill people in the name of the anti abortion people and his church. His church supported him. Now my friend is going to prison for 15 years. His supporters are going for 3 years in prison.
Asked by Erudite - Sat Aug 29 15:02:42 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Anyone can protest against something..must it must be done in a civil matter..carrying guns and wanting to kill someone because they believe difference than you..is not the the Christian way..what would Jesus do?
Answered by Advocate - Sat Aug 29 15:44:48 2009
What kind of training do prison guards go through?
Q. I'm a college student and I'm thinking about serving as a CO for a while because my state (Texas) has a shortage of prison employees. What kind of training do they give you and how long does the training last? Will they teach me how to effectively defend myself without a weapon?
Asked by anarchymaster8 - Fri Apr 11 18:43:41 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you want to get along with your fellow Officers, first thing to learn is that we are no longer "guards". We are Correction Officers. You will go through 4 to 6 weeks of training at an Academy. Some of the topics ( but not inclusive) will be multicultural diverisity, report writing, searches, shakedowns, penal law, unarmed self defense, ground fighting tactics, batons, firearms, chemical munitions, use of force continuum and a myriad selection of other specialized areas. You will then be on probation for one year. This allows the state to make a probational removal if it is decided that this is just not the right choice of profession for you. You will have annual recertification in weapons, self defense, first aid and CPR with… [cont.]
Answered by Nightrider - Fri Apr 11 23:03:30 2008
Q. I'm a college student and I'm thinking about serving as a CO for a while because my state (Texas) has a shortage of prison employees. What kind of training do they give you and how long does the training last? Will they teach me how to effectively defend myself without a weapon?
Asked by anarchymaster8 - Fri Apr 11 18:43:41 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you want to get along with your fellow Officers, first thing to learn is that we are no longer "guards". We are Correction Officers. You will go through 4 to 6 weeks of training at an Academy. Some of the topics ( but not inclusive) will be multicultural diverisity, report writing, searches, shakedowns, penal law, unarmed self defense, ground fighting tactics, batons, firearms, chemical munitions, use of force continuum and a myriad selection of other specialized areas. You will then be on probation for one year. This allows the state to make a probational removal if it is decided that this is just not the right choice of profession for you. You will have annual recertification in weapons, self defense, first aid and CPR with… [cont.]
Answered by Nightrider - Fri Apr 11 23:03:30 2008
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... a message from above, courtesy of PETA, when a small plane pulling a gigantic banner that reads, "SeaWorld: Let Whales and Dolphins Out of Prison . ...
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With the vertical . prison. concept, hight becomes the wall, keeping prisoners above the surface, yet still accessible via specially designed pods which act as transportation across the . prison's. grounds. A skyscraper of crime if you will. ...
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