hello everyone,
my name is allison, and my husband was sentenced to 20 years in may for 2 counts of manslaughter (drunk driving accident)...i am pretty devastated, but have managed to hold it together pretty well...i have a 1 year old daughter, and my husband and i got together when she was only 3 weeks old, so he considers her his daughter and has totally stepped up to the plate and been a wonderful influence in both of our lives...i don't understand why things have to happen like they do, but i just have to rely on God to carry us through this, and i look forward to the day that we can be a family once again...does anyone know about how long he will really have to be in prison? i've heard anywhere from 6 to 10 years at least...i don't know...i get to go see him tomorrow for the first time in 2 months...can't wait! thanks for letting me share!
Allison

First of all, welcome to PTO. I am sorry to hear about this. I don't know how much time he will have to do. It can be from 60-85% of his time. It varies in different states. You stay encouraged and take one day at a time. Keep the faith and be there for your husband. He really does need you right now. Everyone makes mistakes but you have to learn from them. I am sorry he has to learn the hard way but everything will work out for the best for the both of you. If you need me, PM me. ;)

I don't really know the answer to your question, Allison but, I just wanted to stop by and say "WELCOME TO PTO!!" We are glad you have found us...this is the best support site I have ever seen in my life...with some of the greatest people in the world. You will, without a doubt, find all the support, love, & friendship here that you need. We are all one big happy family here...so, welcome to our "family". :grouphug:

(((huggs)))
Sel

:grouphug: Hi Allison and welcome to PTO! I don't know the answer either but if there is a DOC website in AL maybe you can look on there and find out how long of the sentence is manditory. I hope you can find something out!~Brandi:)

Hey Allison!! WELCOME TO PTO!!! :wave:

Like Selena said, you will find lots and lots of support and love here! I'm sorry about your hubby. I'm not sure about it either but you'll probably find out info on the DOC website. If not, someone will come along and help! I'm reppin AL too. What prison is your husband at??

Welcome to PTO, you will come across someone that can answer your questions.

Allison, welcome to PTO! http://www.prisonbid.com/forums/images/smilies/pbj.gif (http://www.prisonbid.com/forums/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=0&forumid=24#)

Welcome to PTO.

Welcome to PTO! :wave:

thanks to all for the warm welcome! my husband is at bibb county....went and saw him yesterday for the first time in months...he looked great and the visit went wonderful, but it did make me miss him even more! anyway, thanks again to everyone, and i'm glad to be a part of this...
allison :)

Welcome To Pto Allison
This Group Has Helped Me Alot Its My Family.... I Have Found Alot Of Moral
Support And When Im Down They Pick Me Up So Welcome And Remember We Are Here For You.......
Lisa

Welcome to PTO...

HELLO allison, glad to hear that the visit went well. and welcome to pto. as for his time, i'm not 100% sure, what i will tell you that my first husband was hit and killed by a young man that had been drinking, he was sentenced to 11 years, he served about 3 years and 7 months all together. I think he got 3 days for every one day he served...I'm not sure how all that works, but i'll look into it and see if i can find out for you.

again, welcome to PTO, you are very lucky to have found the wonderful group of people that are ALWAYS avail to lend a help hand, or ear and support you during these trying times.

I also urge you to, to share any information you learn with us as well...knowledge is power...

we all look forward to getting to know ya!!

take care

Denise

Just wanted to welcome you to PTO and to the Alabama forum. I know that this time in your life is very difficult. But you don't have to face it alone. As a "survivor" of having a loved one in an Alabama prison, I just wanted to let you know that PTO saved my sanity (what little I had!).

I'm glad your visit went well and your guy is very fortunate to have you on his side. Take care and hang in there. We're here for you!

Welcome to the PTO...Linda

Welcome to PTO!

Hi Allison, welcome to PTO!! :)

Hi Alison, just wanted to let you know my boyfriend is also at Bibb co. I will be going for my first visit in December. Are they pretty strict there? what did you wear? did you get to hold hands, kiss, hug?

:cool: hi i am new to all this my man has i hope 7 more months i got with him 7 months ago and have been faith full to him he has done 5 years in prison i have 7 kids and he has 3 but together we will have a big family when he gets out i right him 4 to 5 letters or books as he calls them a week cause he doing his time in the hole and we dont get to talk alot damn i love him alot

Just wanted to add another warm welcome to PTO and especially the Alabama forum family! Very glad you found us & have joined us here! :)

Welcome to PTO!

Well heck... Let me give you a big warm welcome to while I am readying your thread. ;)
Welcome to PTO!

David