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California State Prison

naga_sadu

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Sorry for your situation man, best of luck. I'm sorry I couldn't help you more.

Either ways, in the jail, you will usually see a "veteran" jailer who apparently wants to "protects" you etc. He'll ward off other ppls trying to give u shit, he'll listen + talk to you like a true friend etc. HE may even ward off a person who tries to assault you etc. He'll do this for a while and then, slowly start expecting favours one by one. And it becomes hard for you to refuse because he has a psychological grip on you. Before you know it, he owns you. Lotsa guys get fucked this way, I imagine. Before you know it, you're toast. This shit is not exclusive to the USA jails alone- it happens worldwide. Also, in any core prison system, having good combat skills also help.

Either ways, you'll have to handle your own to get respected and have your 6'0 clock intact. DO NOT psychologically become dependent on someone else. That's my most core advise I can give you. Guys who've followed this have pulled through w/o any serious shit happening to them.

AND DO NOT SNITCH. You're gonna be considered a weak ass rat by the guards and at the same time, you'll SURELY be looking for some excruciatingly painful experiences from fellow inmates. Guards are NOT your friends. I'm sure this happens in the States too. But when you approach a guard for help, he'll just call you a pussy and tell you to go fuck yourself. Also, one of Verite's article pointed it out and details this very clearly- you DO NOT want to see ANY prison official for ANY sort of help. They're not there to help you. Whether it's a capitalist run country like the US or a Socialist country like Venezuela.

Oh yea and prepare yourself for some big time racial divide. Gangs are divided racially. Whatever said or done though, this might be a good time to brush up on some combat skills. "Having combat skills and being ugly is one of the best things to have on the inside" - the words from my US friend's pop who is no newcomer to state pens. As long as you keep your cool and don't portray a sign of wimpiness, you're cool, I think.

Hopefully, you're not a Pakistani or an Indian or a Kazakhi something like that...
 
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pugnacious

Active member
***update***

Got 3 years probation... All my savings are gone and my paychecks are going into debt for me legal and bail payments for the next year. But other then that im thankfull to God that Im not in state prison.
 

budrezin

Member
naga_sadu said:
Also, in any core prison system, having good combat skills also help.
lol. naga i'm not laughing at you it's just the way you said it that makes me laugh.but that is very true ,the most important thing in prison is to have good combat skills.
 

pugnacious

Active member
thanks guys.



my grow plans are busted for a long time. I dont think im going to want to fuck around with something like that and get my probation revoked. Just thanking God that he gave me a second chance and im going to go the right path.
 
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G

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prison is a scary place. anyone ever catch that show lock up? they go into different prisons and OMG, so scary.
 
G

Guest

when the reality sets in that you have a good chance of going to the pen- that just may be the wake up call you need to get your head straight and change your life before it's too late. take advantage of it... peace.
 

Chiefsmokingbud

Slap-A-Ho tribe
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pugnacious said:
Hey wassup ICMAG

Got into some trouble and im looking at prison. Not county this time. Strait up prison. Its my first time going into a state facility. Ive been dancing around juvi and county all my life Thanks

Perhaps prison time will give you time to think about "what not to do" like you've done all your life. Sorry that sounds harsh but sometimes i have to sit back and say "some people just don't get it".
 
G

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Well here is my opinion... even though this thread is no longer heading in the same direction. Having combat skills does help but is not required. Keep your head down but still be alert. Show others your alert. Most of all be hard to read. Keep quiet, and don't interact very much with anyone. If someone does so happen to try and make you look weak, flip out on them, just go fucking insane on them, if he hits you start laughing.... anything... but beat him down as much as you can...

Your basically telling inmates that you are watching them... but peace is all you want... if that food/ass is worth them getting injured or killed, then let them at it. Combat may not be important, but being physically fit is, just so you can at least keep up with others.

If your hard to read, no one wants to chance that, don't smile, don't talk, don't yell don't let your eyes wander, use common sense. If someone wants to pick something with you, just let loose... bottle everything for that moment... you'll either be left alone or sent to the mentally ill quarters...

Form what I gather, inmates fuck with you not because they want to hurt or kill you, but to see if you will allow them too, to test you. Show them that is a very bad idea and they will move on...
 
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jailbird

New member
if you are a man on the streets you will do fine in pen if you cant afford to gamble do dope or fuck punks dont do it as they will kill you i've been in a level 5 camp one of the worse in the country made a killin off the dope heads because people knew me and knew i was coming. dont ever hesitate to do what you have to do if you do your stay will be a living hell
 

pugnacious

Active member
Chiefsmokingbud said:
Perhaps prison time will give you time to think about "what not to do" like you've done all your life. Sorry that sounds harsh but sometimes i have to sit back and say "some people just don't get it".



The thing is, I was reluctant on giving the full details on what happend for exactly this reason. I didnt go out and hurt some inocent person or someone smaller or younger than me. I was provoked and went way too far. I went thru alot of shit in my life, and developed automatic reactions to certain situations. Prior to this incident in May, I didnt have any run ins with the cops for 7 years. You might of not of gotten in any trouble in your life and thats good for you, but for me that was a pretty good accomplishment. The last time I got in trouble I was 18 years old and did a few weeks in county. I just snapped that night. Atleast now I can get help for this issues I have from the county, since I did get 3 years probation. Point being, I might of presented myself as some repeat violent menance to society. But im not. But your presenting your self as a stuck up asshole, that thinks his shit smells like roses. But hey, maybe your not. Fact is, this situation was one of the worst ive been in, but is the biggest turning point in my life and im glad and very optmistic of my life since Im only 25. I have a good job, I have a kid on the way that I put down my life I will do everything I can to make sure these anger issues i have end with me and dont continue on. and I have a women that will stand by me thru hell.



This song feels me....
 
G

Guest

well hey dood sounds good just hope u hold it together and get some help with the rage/anger issues...i used to have some serious anger mgmt probs but got help and am much happier now, it can change, good luck...
 

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