What do you say to a friend who is facing 15 years in prison?

lalala

Don't drop the soap.

.45 Peacemaker

I'll visit

UppityBroad68

Say "I will write!"
"I'll visit, send me the application as soon as you can"
"I'm not going to bail out on you!"
And then follow through.
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Why's the rum gone? â˜ºâ˜®â™¥ ãƒ„â™«

Tell him to get soap on a rope. If he did the crime he has to take the punishment. All crimes produce a victim of some degree!

Frank Castle

What crime is victimless?

monster10

Don't drop the soap.

hartbreakr12

how could u b so stupid?
lol that what i would say

jeffrey' s lil angel

tell them good luck that u love them and for them to put u on there visiting list and that u wil write everyday or everyo other (keep to your word on that u may be the only one writeing them and they love getting mail while in there) and i will be here in 15 then give them a hug

togasah

"catcha on da flip side" i would say it just to sound cool and then i would tell them i would bring them tacobell on the days when visitors are allowed

Alicia

Don't bend over.

Is this victimless crime drugs? If so, tell him he can get help on the inside if he wants and stop the woe is me crap.

Just say goodbye and that you'll miss him. And write him as much as you can. Don't forget about him. That's what most people do when people go to prison and it's the worst thing you could say = nothing at all.

hanaa

give him or her some comfort and try not to dampen his/her spirits. say, "take care" and hug in the end.

greeneyedevil

First: There is no such thing as a victimless crime.
But let's ignore that for a second.

Second: No one ever serves their full sentences anymore unless it's a Federal offense.
Try, "I'll see you in 3-5 years".

Third: If the friend is "facing" it, that means it is probably the maximum sentence. Tell the friend to plead to a lesser offense, be a good boy in prison and you'll see him/her in about 12-18 months.

Fourth: Why not give us more details?

goodyisback2010

15 years for a victimless crime?....I highly doubt it...what could a person possibly do as a crime that there are no victims in that would get him 15 years?...please by all means contact me and tell me

canichooselater

c ya in 15?

Snagelfritz

"I will be here for you ALL the way, because I am your friend"!!! It will be hard for him and as a friend, you need to make the commitment to write him VERY regular, like once a week. He not going to have the money YOU do. So, $10 a month on the books would be a blessing and show you a real friend. Magazine subscription, Bible (with a few nude women pics hid in the binding). Maybe a visit once a month, if, you can. You say he your friend, well, now you have 15 years to prove it!!!!!! BUT, with the prison math, he could be out sooner! ;-)

Preki

first of all... watch out for any guy named Bubba. You dont know who might get the hots for you.
Second, tell him that if heknows he was wrongfully accused, the tiome should go by quicker. ANd you aknow all those times we say " ill sleep when i die"... catch up oon some of that sleep.

rls-m

Look to the Lord for the help to get through it.

kkiaserdrago

you don't get 15 years for a "victimless crime". but to answer your question, you say "i will see you later". Not goodbye, but a statement that you will write them and see them when you can.

Pobre_Diabla

Whay you got 15 only? Dang your lucky he got 25...No sorry you just say wat you really mean. My friend actually did get 25 so yeah......Just dont make false promises that hurts.(them,Him)

NightMare

He will have to be Patient ..
Patience can be obtained by being closer to God by worshiping during the prison period.

greeneyed_angel_696921

next time dont get caught and sleep with one eye open

lazlo76

lots of "cute" answers here, how about a practical one? buy your friend a couple of books - Behind Bars: Surviving Prison by Jeffrey Ian Ross + Stephen C. Richards " and Prison Etiquette: The Convict's Compendium of Useful Information by Philip Metres

these two books can be purchased for less than the price of a carton of cigarettes and are much more valuable.

i hope this helps

insane3_16

free boarding and food!!...lifes harder outside!

beemer_girl_70

I would have to know more of the specifics, but if it is truly a victimless and non-violent crime I would tell your friend to get himself a GOOD lawyer that specializes in this type of law. Do not let him/her settle for a "Public Pretender" even if he is paying the laywer for the next 20 years it would be better than almost 20 years behind bars. Prison is not a place for someone who is not a Violent criminal, because survival inside is witout a doubt going to turn your friend into a violent criminal. In fifteen years of institutionalization he/she will lose any remnants of civility he has to a total and neccessary return to animal instincts and behavior. He/she will be treated like an animal by the gaurds and the other inmates. In prison EVERYONE is a dog, your friend's only choice will be wether he is going to try and be top dog or the dog that cleans up all the other dogs puke. I have spent some time inside one of these so called rehabilitation facilities and it is not for any one who would like to remain human. I was fortunate to have a Lawyer who got my conviction overturned on appeal I was granted a re-trial and aquitted the second time, I was only their for 9 months, I don't know who I would be today if I had had to serve the 12 years I was originally sentenced to.(I was paying my Lawyer until 2 years ago but it was the best $70,000.00 I ever spent) I know for sure I would not have become less of a criminal, just more of one who then would die rather than go back. I was there for 9 months 20 years ago and I would still rather die than go back.
I don't know what you can tell your friend other than goodbye if they have already been convicted and sentenced.

niceguyjbw

drugs,huh? hopefully friend doen't have extensive criminal record. if not wait for good plea deal.(not the first offer) and hopefully it's probation or just a couple of yrs.just be upbeat and have fun with him(if not still in jail) until he is sentenced. but stay out of trouble.

drowningpond

"I love you and I'll write to you." Keep your promise, write to him/her. It can make a real difference in their life if you take a little bit of time and stay in contact. Sending money is a big help, as well and it doesn't need to be a lot.

hahaha omg these people are so mean!!
i would tell him sry for wat happened and c ya in 15--i know someone whos in for 15- i know how you feel, try and get in last minute stuff that you could do 2gether b4 he goes in

jennifer.michelle

watch your backside....

timebomb

See-ya..wouldn't wanta be ya.Don't bend over or take the candy bar..

ghost_of_morphy

Tell him you'll write him and promise to deposit some money in his prison account if you want to be nice.

ashweed20

good luck... watch your step... and don't back into a room

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