Hi,
My name is angie and my son will begin serving his sentence one week from today. He is 19 years old and will be serving a 3 year day for day sentence. they tell me theres no time off for good behavior because of the plea he took. He is going in for robbery 1. He was driving the car when a teenager robbed another teen at gunpoint. we have been dealing with the legal system for over a year now trying to get the youthful offender act, but the Judge and DA were dead set against it. Anyway, I want to know if anyone in this similar situation can tell me what to expect. They tell me he will stay in jefferson county for a month or more then possibly moved to Kilby, or then somewhere else. I am dreading so much taking him down to that jail next week and leaving him. any advice?
thanks

Cannot give you any information you wanted, sorry, but I want to welcome you to PTO. It is a wonderful place full of kind, generous and knowledgeable people who will do their utmost to help and support you when they can.
I am sure someone more knowledgeable than I will respond soon.

first of all i would like to welcome you to the alabama forum, you'll find loads of support, understanding and knowlegde here..

My heart go's out to you and your family,as far as your questions, you have it right. Once he goes to the county (by law they are only suppose to hold state inmates for 30 days but due to overcrowding in the prisons its sometimes longer) then he will be sent to Kilby for processing. Its there that they will classify him and start process to send him to another camp.

no good time, thats tough, and I don't quite understand how they can do that, maybe you could give us more detail, nothing about our system surprises me anymore.

any chance he could be concerned for parole during those 3 years?

anyways, i would go ahead and call the county to see what they will allow him to have with him.

second, be sure that he has correct SS#, address, Date of births, and phone numbers so he can fill out phone, and visitation forms and turn them back in quickly, he'll need these things each time he moves from facility to facility..

if you have any questions please post and i'm sure that one of us will be avail to answer you..

again welcome to PTO....i look forward to getting to know you,

wishing you strenght

denisej

Welcome to PTO from one mother to another.

Hi Angie, welcome to PTO you have come to a great place, I don't know how I would have made it this far dealing with ADOC without this wonderful group of people we have here. My heart goes out to you and your son. Your son is not going to get good time because Robbery I is a class A felony and he will be "labeled violent" as I always say. Had hopes the sentencing commission would change some of these classifications if it falls under no bodily harm or injury involved but so far no luck. The gun involved is what caused it to be a class A felony.
Denise has done a great job of explaining things as they stand.
I'm also a mother with a son in prison so I know how you feel.
Stay strong for you and your son, it's going to be tough but we are here for you.

welcome to pto.....

Hey Angie, I'm Tracy. I served 30 months at Tutwiler (day for day). DeniseJ pretty much gave you the scoop on what to expect. Here are just a few more thoughts: Call Kilby and find out exactly what he is allowed to bring from County. When you find out where he will be serving his time, call there and get that list. You would think one list fits all, but this is DOC. Also, expect the rules to change constantly.
You may want to contact Aid to Inmate Mothers (AIM) and a KIROS leader for information on support groups for families.
I'm so sorry you and your family are going though this. Take good care of YOU!

Welcome to PTO.

Welcome to PTO! I'm so sorry for your current situation! But keep your eyes on God and the time will be easier...

Welcome to PTO!

Hi Angie, just wanted to welcome you to PTO and especially the Alabama forum family. Some of our Alabama forum folks have already given you great info so I won't go repeating it, just wanted to add another warm welcome here - glad you found us! :)

Hello Angie,
Welcome to the PTO, from one mother to another I know it's hard. My son is 22 yrs old and at Ventress. Stay strong.
God Bless,
Linda

I know that will be the hardest thing you will ever have to do. I have a brother, father, and friend in prison and going to see them is the hardest thing that I have to do. Leaving them is hard but let your son know that you will not forget him and you will be there for him. I am here if you need to talk. Praying for ya!

Today was the worst day of my life obviously , having to walk away and leave him there. Im know you all know the feeling:( Thank you for your support and I'm sure I will have more questions in the next few days.
Class A feony, he got upset when a friend shot a bird with a bb gun. ironic huh?

thank you,
Angie

oh angie, my heart goes out to you and your son, and i'm sure that it was very hard for the both of you.

Just keep in mind that the most important thing you can do RIGHT NOW, is to take care of yourself, knowing that you and your family are doing ok will be more comfort to you son than anything else.

take care

denisej

I know how you feel Angie...when they led my son away shackled he had tears in his eyes and was saying I love you guys. Then asked the deputy if he could hug us bye and he told him no let's go. But one thing is for sure when they get him settled in you will be able to visit him and that will give you comfort knowing he will survive this ordeal and make you feel better too. You both are in my prayers.

angie, welcome to PTO. my lil bit of advice is to be prepared for any and all emotional changes he WILL go through. sometimes he will be mad at you, show you feelings of anger and negitivity that you may not be used to but NEVER take it personal. its kinda like when im having an asthma attack and the docs dont seem to be getting me O2 as soon as i would like to have it so i curse the very people (only people) that are my saving grace. so just be strong and soldier on! God bless you and your son

angie - (((Hugs))) - it's one of the worst feelings in the world, I'm sure. May you recover your balance quickly, and may the years treat your son lightly.