Well, Can you tell I have visited the California folder? :)
Thought BSS had a great idea and mabey we could try it here as well. (thanks BSS and those who suggested down there!)

So if you would please take a moment to introduce yourself and how you came to know the federal prison system.


My name is Diane and I am standing by my man during his stay within the BOP. He is currently housed at USP beaumont. "We" were sentenced to a 15 year MM and we are gaining on the half way point. I look forward to meeting others who are or have dealt with the federal prison system.
Well...thats me!

Great idea, Diane!!!

I'm Denise and my sweetie is serving time for 1 count of felon in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 65 months and will be released (hopefully) on April 4, 2005.

HI, I'm Julie my hubby is serving his time in fpc Lewisburg.
He has been inside for 13 mos now hopefully he will be home in 2 more yrs.

Hello. I'm Marti my husband is in FMC Lexington. He was sentenced to 8 yrs. 1 mo. on a Conspiracy with intent to deliver (drugs). With the drug program and good time he should be at the halfway house Nov. 2005 he has been in since May 2000

Hi, my name is Valerie, and my penpal is serving life in USP Florence for intent to manufacture

My son Mariano (29) is serving 36 months in FCC Coleman Low, Florida, but just being transferred to McRae, Georgia (privately run prison) prior to his deportation in April or May 2004. His offense was introduction of controlled substances at an international airport.

Un abrazo,
Andrés

Hi....

My name is Vicki and I spent 16 months at FPC Alderson, WV as a WV state boarder. I still have friends at Alderson that I hear from regularly. One is doing 10 years, one 7 and one 5. All three of them have at least 2 years in on their sentences at this point.

Hi, I am Brenda (JohnsMom) My son was sentenced to 151 months in federal. He was at FCI Waseca for 18 months. Last week he was transferred to FPC Florence. This is nearer to home but still over 800 miles. He has not had a visitor during the last 18 months...I hope to correct that with a Christmas visit. :yes:

Brenda

Im Jessica Im standing by my sweetie who is at FCI Pekin for 110 months for conspiracy.
Jessi

Joe checking in. Have 'resided' in four county jails, FCI El Reno, USP Atlanta, FCI Petersburg, FPC Seymour Johnson, then a halfway house and now, finally - home, as in Home Sweet Home.

Welcome Home Joe!!!! :wave: :dance:

Brenda

My husband is in a camp in Colorado and he is serving a 7yr and one month sentence for conspiracy. His release date is December 23, 2008.

Hi-I'm Tina....New here to all of this. My baby is in USP Leavenworth---parole violation......

Hi I'm Zelda. My husband is in FCI Sheridan, finally close to home after being in FCI Bastrop, USP Lompoc and FCI Victorville. He's been down for 21 years, is under the old parole system, and so it's unknown when he'll be paroled. If not paroled, he's got another 24 years to go. We were madly-in-love youngsters when he went to prison - now we're madly-in-love old folks. Hoping someday to be in our rocking chairs on the front porch together. The BOP has made me paranoid and cynical but they havent gotten hold of my heart or my hope yet.

Hi, Im Jana, married to Amir. He is in USP Pollock half way thru a 25 year bid.

Hi, My man has 6yrs left at USP Pollock

Hi. I am Allie. My guy is serving a 30 month sentence for conspiracy at FPC Lewisburg.

Hi, I'm Cristina, I got out for the last time, 13 years ago. He's in FCI Fairton now, ten down, eight left. Drugs, mandatory.

i am not sure what i am doing here i think i just completed the register and i have a lot of questions and would like a reply on them . My boyfriend goes for sentencing in january he is still in a county jail , his plea bargain is 60 months , he is eligable for the saftey value and he wants to get into programs to knock off time , know of the best one to get into ? Charged with Conspiracy .

Welcome to PTO Renee!
You might want to start a new topic with your questions. Sometimes that will help with getting answers. As for programs that knock off time, the only one I am aware of is RDAP, drug program.
Anyhow...jsut wanted to welcome you!

Diane

MY GUY HAS 17 YEARS LEFT AND IS CURRENTLY VACATIONING AT USP FLORENCE.

Hi all my son is in raybrook ny about 6 hours away from where i live doing 6 years for a conspiacy with drugs i see so many of us with conspriracys janice

Hi, I'm Diann. My husband was sentenced to life and a concerant 60 year sentencs for conpiracy to manufacture drugs. He was sentensed in March and is now in usp leavenworth at Kansas. I'm in it for life with him. We're still in shock, life for a drug charge. What is really going on????

Life4me2
They really need to change something! And one day mabey we will be the ones to assist in bringing that change!
Big hugs to you girl! Don't ever forget...you are not alone!

Its great to meet all the new members finding PTO. I don't want to leave anyone out...so Welcome to all, lol!

Diane

Hello, I'm Casey, my husband Matthew is in Springfield,MO at USMCFP. He should be out in about 3 1/2 years. He had a gun and was a prior felon.

Welcome Casey! Sounds familiar to me...only we was nailed with the armed career criminal.

BTW...I am in Rosedale Maryland!

Just wanted to note here that folks don't need to feel obligated to give any details they're not comfortable in sharing - like the crime of conviction or length of sentence - just because others do. Share what you want. We welcome you.

Hi, I am David (Fed-X),
I recieved a 27 month sentence for Felon in Poss. of a firearm.
I did my pre-trial time in the Montgomery County jail and was one of the first people in the Federal Detention Center - Houston when it first opened. I did my sentence at F.C.I. Beaumont (TX) - Medium and then Half-way house at Cornell in Houston.

I am an Non-Recovering PTO junky and I'm glad to meet all of you.. ;)

Hi, My name is Betty and I am Tom's Sister. My brother Tom was sentenced Oct 3rd, to 15 years, considered Armed Career Criminal..never committed a crime with a gun, bought one to attempt suicide, came to senses, sold the gun..boom 15 yrs. Mandatory Minimums stink! We think he will be transported tomorrow from county to Butner FMC, we hope!

Hi, My name is Rebecca. My boyfriend Kevin was sentenced to 63 months for shooting a wild horse. (His so called "friend" has confessed to the actual shooting and he is free because he won't admit this to the police, he brags about it to everybody else in town) There is nothing anybody can do to get Kevin out. He is in FPC Florence, Colorado. He has 12 months left. I haven't been able to see him since Mother"s day but I'm going to see him for Thanksgiving.

my husband is in FCI Allenwood serving a 27 month sentence, just went in last week...

Hi!! I am in contact with 7 federal inmates, all in the same drug conspiracy. Most from the same family. Time ranges from 4 years to 24 years, scattered from WV to FL in camps to highs. It is time for a change.

Hi! I'm Renee. My man is now serving the remaining 8 years of a 20 year sentence for drug and firearm charges. He is at FCI Oxford. I am a former CO at FCI/FPC Florence.

Hi all! My name is Rayshelle and my fiancé is at La tuna low Federal camp in Texas. He is finishing up his 10-year sentence for Delivery & Possession. We will be done with this time (fingers crossed) April 2004.
Good idea on starting this intro thread Diane!

God bless

Hi,

My name is Sherry and my best friend/sweetie was sentenced to 9 yrs - drug related with possession of a gun.... He is awaiting designation to a facility right now, after being sentenced in August.The suspense of not knowing where or how far away he will end up is killing us both! I feel blessed to have found this site, it has been so valuable both in terms of information and support. I don't wish this on anyone,but it's comforting to know that other's can relate to what we are going thru.I've said it before but I'll say it again, this whole situation I've found myself in as certainly opened my eyes to how screwed up the prison system ( both fed and state) is. I wouldnt wish this on my worst enemy! But I've decided that I will not take this laying down,so I'm committed to doing what I can to help change things however I can.

My man is 2 months into a 24 month sentance at FCC Petersburg. Nice idea on the thread here. It is nice to hear other peoples views and everyone here is so helpful and encouraging - thank you.

Hello everyone. I am new to this. My family member turns himself in tomorrow in North Carolina. My family and I are very broken hearted over this. I know we all hear the tails of the person is innocent. Well, I can honestly say that my family member was framed. I sat through the sentencing hearing and didn't take me long to figure this out. Please, tell me how you all are coping so I can try.

Welcome to PTO! :wave:
I can't say that it ever gets easier...I think I have just learned to manage better over time. And having a group around you, like PTO, is a huge help! Glad you found us!

Diane

hey im kelly and my man resides at marion fpc but is looking for a transfer in two weeks to yankton.

My name is Ellen and Harvey (fiance) has been in FCI Morgantown since January 2002. I'm looking for him to get released to either a halfway house or home confinement in September of 2004. He is serving a 41 month sentence for violation of the federal false claims act. We intend to get married in May 2005.

I'm a little late here.

Joe has been down for almost 5 years (w/several years to go)for state drug charges overblown by AUSA. Gov't had weak case, so they went for a plea agreement with 5K1 promises to get him to sign. Got his signature and information and then pulled the time cut away, and left him with the bag. To add insult to injury he has not been given credit for the state time he served from the instant offense the federal case stems from.

Change must come.

Hi all - My name is Jan and my husband has a lovely room at Petersburg FCI for a supervised release violation. We learned the hard way - don't make the Probation Officer mad - they have been given the "power" and know how to twist the truth. Thanks for all the support from my new friends.

Hi my name is Jaden my best-friend (brother), Clinton is in FDC Honolulu (also in the SHU for 8 months now!) awaiting sentencing for a distrubution and it is his 2nd offense. So our lawyer says we are looking at probably 20 or so years. But who knows now that he is in the SHU being investigated for "attempted escape", or put more accuratley- CHIPPED PAINT.
aloso his girlfriend is also awaiting sentencing and she will end up at Camp Dublin for aprox. 5 years!

Hi, my name is Veronica and my husband is serving 60 months at FCI Elkton for arson. He's been there since January 13th. We're hoping he'll be transferred to Milan eventually so he'll be closer to home.

For RAM: Can you please tell me how LaTuna in Anthony Texas was? They may be sending my son there. Also who was the federal judge that sentenced your loved one? Please write back. Sincerely Kristina

I'm Susan. My fiance (husband in 3 weeks!) is in Florence FCI in Colorado. He has 3 more years on a felon in possession of a firearm charge. I'm in Phoenix.

Hi all! My name is Tina (just call me T). We are currently serving a 60 month sentence. He was at USP Florence and now is in ATWATER. I get to stay behind in Utah with our 5 children and try to keep things together here on the outside while supporting him there. As for the Federal system.... we have been dealing with it since 1998 and he isn't due out for another 558 days... I am not sure I know any more now than I did then.

T

Wanted to Welcome all new members to PTO! :wave:
Glad you found us!

If you need any help, please just ask!

Diane

Hi my sweetheart was sentence to 188 months and hopefully with the drug program he will be out by 2010 I have been trying to add it up with the 85% deal and the year off for the program I come up with 2010 the bop website says 2012

Kandee...we recently found out the BOP has their own way of math computation. So when we think they will get 54 days per year....it actually comes out to 47, I think.
The BOP site is right...excluding if he gets the extra time for RDAP. And if he gets in trouble..and they take his good days away...you will see it move farther in time.

Glad to see you here!
Diane

Hi, my fiance is in transit to Butner FMC for evaluation before he even gets a detention hearing let alone a trial. I have no idea when this will happen. Right now he is in Petersburg VA and I really am lost without him. I feel like I'm living in the Twilight Zone.

My dad just went to Fairton FCI in NJ on Friday and I am so lost and confused. He did not tell me this was happening and I found out the night before. If anyone knows anything that would be of comfort, please help. Thank you...

My b/f is in FPC Loretto, PA and will be home in Nov 2006.
He has been in for 20 mos.

helper ,My man is in Fairton, pm me if ya want to talk. He's been down ten but he's been there less than a year

Hi I am kaihe and my husband will be going to FPC Nellis.

Welcome to PTO Kaihe! :wave:

Glad you have found us!

Diane

Hello I am Kandee and me and my sweetie is serving a 15 yr sentence but I still believe in MIRACLES :) he is in USP Atlanta.

My Soul Mate is doing his bid at USP Lompoc for drug charges. His release date is Sep 2010. We are working on getting at least 3 years off. Hoping and praying!

Hello...I am new to this, but since I have found PTO, I cannot seem to visit it enough? My boyfriend is serving 12 months (completed 4 so far) for a parole violation. He is still in transfer and hasn't yet made it to Raybrook, NY, which is where he is serving his time. I am curious about "good time" - I have read in different forums that a sentence under a year does not get good time. Please tell me this is wrong. Rick is under the "old law", which is supposedly different. BOP still has expected release date listed as "unknown". I am also curious about "CCC Placement" placement. A counselor at MDC -Brooklyn which is where he spent 2 weeks before being bused to Lewisburg, PA, told him that he would be eligible for 120 days of half-way house. Yet, elsewhere I read that BOP has reduced this to only 10%, which means about 5 weeks for Rick...ugh!! Would love to hear from anyone. Stephanie

He must be sentenced to a year and a day to receive good time, any less than that does not earn any and yes at the moment the BOP is only allowing 10% for CCC placement.

Oh yeah...forgot

Hubby is presently serving a year and a day at Duluth FPC. Home in less than 2 weeks now on a furlough, then 60 days til CCC placement, then home for good...yaaaahoooo

My husband was just sentenced yesterday to 61 months. He already served just a few days short of a year in our county jail. If all goes well, he will be home in around 3 years. I think he is going to go to FCI Gilmer.

MY HUSBAND IS IN LEXINGTON, KY HE WILL BE HOME SEP 2006, PTO HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH, THANKS FOR ALL THE POSTS, FINDING OUT ABOUT FEDERAL ISSUES IS DIFFICULT IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN THRU THIS STUFF, GOD IS FAITHFUL AND WE SEE US THRU IF WE LEAN ON HIM

Welcome to PTO! :wave:
Glad you found PTO.

Diane

Originally posted by kintml2u
Kandee...we recently found out the BOP has their own way of math computation. So when we think they will get 54 days per year....it actually comes out to 47, I think.
The BOP site is right...excluding if he gets the extra time for RDAP. And if he gets in trouble..and they take his good days away...you will see it move farther in time.

Glad to see you here!
Diane

First, let me say Welcome to all. I hope that everyone finds friendship, understanding, compassion, and a kind ear, while they are here.

I also wanted to clear one point up, the BOP still awards 54 days of good conduct time for each year served. What I might do is write a post where I explain GCT calculations in detail.

Take care and welcome to all.

Greyghost-

Greyghost...that would be an excellant idea!
I hope to see it around soon!

Diane

My soul mate is currently in FCI Fort Dix for selling drug substances. He has been locked down for 3 years now. Hopefully he should be out in 2005, that is what he said, but the BOP says March 2008 so I don't know.

Welcome to PTO!

:wave:

Diane

I'm a former federal prisoner and a former attorney. I am the former Executive Director of FedCURE and the current Director of Governmental Affairs and Public Policy at the Federal Prison Policy Project. My brother is currently serving a mandatory minimum.

Karen Bond, J.D.
www.fppp.us

Hi ,I have 2 sons incarcerated in federal prisons, one in Marion, the other in Greenville Illinois. Praying both only have a year to go.

Hi: This is for ladyconvict. I notice that your are a former lawyer. Can you please tell me if there is a time limit on sententing after the guilty plea has been entered? My son was busted for a small amount of meth by the DEA at a check point. This happen in SEPT. 2002 over 14 months ago. He is also looking at a mandatory minimum.This is his first offensefor anything. Any ideas what he might get?

Kerley
Feel free to post a "new topic" as HKieffer is a lawyer as well. He has offered advice to other members and I am sure he will help answer what questions he can.

Welcome to PTO!

Diane

hi, i'm Vickie. just took my man to FCI Ashland Kentucky yesterday. I feel like the only person on the planet.

Welcome to PTO!

:wave:

Diane

Hey guys, I am getting ready to self report on Jan. 5 for a 37 month stay at FMC Lexington. Wife is very worried and kids do not know what to think. Any info about the facility would be appreciated.

Welcome to PTO satguy!

I just did a search on FMC Lexington and here is a link. It seems we have had a few members atleast with loved ones there. You might want to start a new topic here in the federal forum, mabey title it something like Info on FMC Lexington. I am sure soemone will come around to offer help!


http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37246&highlight=FMC+Lexington

Diane

Hey! So glad to find this place.
My husband is in USP ATWATER, which seems to have it's own rules even from the BOP.
He has been there 2 years, including pre-placement jail time.
He has three more to go.
don't understand all the percentages, good time, half way house percentages! HELP!
I thought that Federal prisoners no longer had parole or good time.
And how would we go about getting him into a half-way house in the state where I am? and can he go to the half way house before his three years are up?
I am still trying to figure out this new world.
THANKS

Hi; I am to self surrender on December 30th for a 13 month stay at the Federal Womens Medical Camp at Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas. I have heard that they call this place Camp Cupcake. I am scared to death because I have never been arrested or gotten into any trouble before in my life. So this is all new to me. I am more worried for my husband and kids than I am for myself. Also, I worry that my husband will leave me for what I have done. He keeps telling me that he has not left yet, but my mind likes to keep me upset.

LostOne

Welcome to PTO! :wave:

I sent you both a pm. Please feel free to post questions in a new topic as they will get more responses.

Glad to have you here at PTO!

Diane

I'm Cheryl. My husband is in FCI Beckley on Conspiracy charges (seems to be quite a bit of that going on). According to the BOP page, we've got 1028 days to go. We're going to make it through this, all of us.

HI Cheryl!
Welcome to PTO! :wave:
My man use to be at Beckley so if you need any info just ask. If I don't know....I can find out. Plus we have another member who has someone there!
Glad to have you here at PTO!

Diane

hi everyone i am beverly and my loved one will be doing his time in a federal prison. not sure where at yet but trying for ashland.

Hello, i'm Jennifer. My man is at USP Leavenworth. I've Been with him 1yr and 7 months. He's hopefully out around Febuaruy 2006. He's to be transferred around August 2004 or sooner. Not sure where yet. Take Care.

Jennifer

Welcome to PTO Bev and Jen! :wave:

Diane

Hi my name is Linda and my son, Derek, is serving his sentence in FCI Forrest City. He is in for violating his probation and will be released on or about April 29, 2004.

HI there!

My man is at USP Pollock, LA he is due to be transferred soon, hopefully closer to me! His parole hearing date should be sometime in 2009.

Hi my name is Tamie
Waiting to be sentenced 1-29-04! I've got my hubby into my mess as well...worried about him and my kids!

I used to work for the BOP in Unit Management. I was with them for almost 18 years - a long "sentence." But seriously, I now work on the "other side" for a law firm. My boss specializes in sentencing guideline, BOP and superviosn issues. I just concentrate on the BOP stuff.

I'd be happy to help in any way I can, the "system" can be very confusing to a lot of people.

Lisa
Its great to have you here at PTO. So which side do you like better? Can you tell us alittle about what it is like to work in Unit Management as I myself often wonder how those things go. (mabey we should start another post if you can talk about it)

Diane

The OUTside - I make better money and have FAR less STRESS. And . . . I actually help people.

My sweetie is in USP Lee Camp in Virginia.He has currently served 6yrs(7yrs in Feb.2004) for drug trafficing.According to the BOP website his "projected release date" is 2010. According to him 2/7/2007.

My fiancee is at MCC San Diego. Anyone else have a loved one there?

My hubby is at FPC-Beaumont, doing 41 mo., should be out may 2006.

Welcome to PTO!
Glad to have you here!

Diane

Welcome to PTO! You've found a GREAT place for caring and support!

Bonnie

My mom is serving 36 months in the Phoenix Women's camp for conspiracy. She self surrenders on Jan 5th 2004 and we don't have a release date set yet.

Hi everyone, well most people just call me shadow, im way over in northern ireland and my mans doing time in usp beaumont. he's done a long stretch but gets out in 2005 so we are most of the way there!
stay strong .shadow

My man is at FDC SeaTac and will soon (?) be transferred to the federal center at Sheridan Oregon, he's in 10 months for a PV. So nice to meet all of you! What good people...

My husband is in Ft. Worth FMC. He's been there 2 weeks and was sentenced to 16 yrs for drugs. We've got a long road ahead, but we will survive this.

Welcome to our New Federal members!

Glad to have you here on PTO! :wave:

Diane

Thanks; glad to be here!

Thanks, Diane. Everyone has been very helpful so far.

My name is terri, I was in the FPC bryan and I went through the boot camp program. I know that time away from our family and freinds was the hardest part of my time. I still have friends in there and I hope that they are all doing well .

rufuss

Welcome to PTO! :wave:

Not only glad your here at PTO...but glad your home too!

Diane

My fiance is in FCI Ashland. he is serving a 42 month sentence, hopefully with drug program and good time, that will be much shorter. But I feel pretty lucky when I read some of these other posts. I feel for all of you. and I hope that everything will turn out o.k. for each of you. I am waiting on him. He is the kindest man I have ever met. We were ment to be together.

Hi my name is Audrey. My fiance Kevin is currently in Millington TN Work Camp for firearms charge. He turned himself in on 8/12/02. He has until 12/18/06. We are just about half way there. We also have a 16 month old daughter.

Excellent site. I am an attorney and will be recommending this site to clients facing the prosepect of federal imprisonment. Nice job.

Hi, I'm WJ. My husband is at FCI Ashland, KY. He's just started his time there. I am so glad I've found PTO! You all are really great! I just hope that maybe I can help encourage someone who is new, too. :wave:

hmmm....OK, let's see how this comes out...hey, where's the edit key?

wjr557...fixed ya!

Welcome to PTO! Glad to have you all with here!

Diane

Hello everyone. My husband is currently incarcerated in FCI-Elkton (Ohio) and I have been feeling pretty lonely and downhearted this weekend. So I went on a search and found this site. I need to talk to people who can understand, but I'm not sure how you'll feel because I used to work for the BOP (12 years) until I just couldn't take the politics and the injustice anymore. At the time I was very proud of the work I did and felt like I made a difference every once in a while. It's kind of funny though, I never had a problem with an inmate - it was the staff I had to watch out for.

Anyway, I met Brian a few years before I left the Bureau and fell madly in love with him. He's a good man who made a stupid mistake and I have been fully supportive of him, to the complete consternation and condemnation of my family, who think he's a monster. We'll have been married six years next month and while the last three have been a nightmare, I still love him.

So, am I welcome here? Yeah, I could have not said a word about my prior employment, but I'm not a good liar and I thought my prior experience might also be of some help. What do you think?

Hi! Welcome to PTO! A job is a job, who cares. Like you said, you might have info that can help. We all have loved ones inside and we all need support, that's why we're here! Don't worry, I haven't met anyone that bites yet!LOL

We welcome all here....having worked for the BOP would not exclude you!
I am glad you have found PTO and introduced yourself!

Diane

Thanks for the warm welcome and I know Brian thanks you as well.

I would love to hear from others with loved ones at Elkton to compare notes. The things that Brian has told me sometimes just don't fit with my experience working in the Bureau. While I was never there, I did work at 5 other places in my time (Marianna, Montgomery, both places in Miami and Carswell) and visited lots of others.

At Elkton, they just don't seem to conform to policy and it seems to be staffed by ignorant thugs. I'm a pretty keen observer of human nature and the few times I saw that, the staff member was disciplined. That doesn't seem to happen there.

Hello, My name is Debbie. My husband is in F.C.I. Forrest City, Arkansas. He's been there about four mo. now. he is sentenced to 124 mo.m.m. for drug trafficing.He is the love of my life. We've been married 9 years, and just had our 9th wedding anniversay Jan 16th. I m so thankful to find PTO.

Welcome to PTO Debbie!
Glad to have you here!

jelicaldom...feel free to start a new post with that location as topic or something. Many of us hear stories....but unlike you we don't have the experience from that side to add to the story. It will be interesting to see the different sides!

Diane

hi, my name is debbie. my husband mickey is in a federal prison in forrest city, arkansas. his sentence is for 10 years m.m. , but i have faith he will come home sooner. he's been there for 3 mo. but was in a county jail near albuquerque,n.m. for 6 mo. before that. he is in for drug trafficing, furst time offender. he's the love of my life and i am with him for the long haul. we just had our 9th wedding anniversary jan. 16th.

hi my name is april. My husband has been sentence 42 months. He is been in jail for 11 months already. Can somebody tell me how long he will serve? i dont know how to calculate the time. He is getting the drug treatment . Thank you! Im new here and i love this website!

hey i'm nicole04 i'm new to this but my boyfriend is in taladega,alabama federal prison camp on a conspiracy charge he was sentence to 12yrs he has done 7yrs and completed the drug program his release date is mar3,2008

Hi my sweetheart was sentence to 188 months and hopefully with the drug program he will be out by 2010 I have been trying to add it up with the 85% deal and the year off for the program I come up with 2010 the bop website says 2012
hey i just post something on the board but i'm with you my boyfriend has 12yrs he served 7 already and completed the drug class and bop says 2008 i sumed it up to be sometime next yr with 85 percent served if you have somemore information let me know

I used to work for the BOP in Unit Management. I was with them for almost 18 years - a long "sentence." But seriously, I now work on the "other side" for a law firm. My boss specializes in sentencing guideline, BOP and superviosn issues. I just concentrate on the BOP stuff.

I'd be happy to help in any way I can, the "system" can be very confusing to a lot of people.
my boyfriend was sentence to 12yrs he has do 7yrs he has completed the drug class he is in a prison camp bop says he will be release in 2008

Hi, I'm Barb and my son is presently in USP Lewisburg, PA. His release date is 4/2005. He has been incarcerated since 1999 and is 23 years old. He is there for the next 18 months with no visits or phone calls. He was previously at USP Lompoc, CA until the riot in June 03. He was in the yard at the time of riot and was put in solitary along with 40 other prisoners and then shipped to Pennsylvania. I have been searching this site for info on this prison. Not finding much info. It sounds so depressing to me but Jared's letters are upbeat and he has a good attitude. More worried about Mom than him! I would appreciate any information about this federal prison if anyone has any and also if anyone has heard if anything has happened in the California Lompoc case.

Thanks,
Barb

hi, my name is debbie. my husband mickey is in a federal prison in forrest city, arkansas. his sentence is for 10 years m.m. , but i have faith he will come home sooner. he's been there for 3 mo. but was in a county jail near albuquerque,n.m. for 6 mo. before that. he is in for drug trafficing, furst time offender. he's the love of my life and i am with him for the long haul. we just had our 9th wedding anniversary jan. 16th.


Dear Debbie Hi my name is Kristina. My son is also in for drugs. He spent 2 months in the Torrence county Detention outside of Albuquerque. Is this where your husband was? It was not such a bad place. My son was sentenced on Dec 2003. They then moved him to Chaparral,N.M. until they hopefully send him to boot camp in california or Penn. The place he's in now is horrible. Hoping to hear something soon on boot camp. If anyone has any idea how long he might be waiting please let me know. I'm going crazy. I miss and love my baby so much. He just turned 21. happy anniversary Deb

Wow....the feds are just kicking here lately!

Welcome to PTO all newbies!

I see a couple questioned time....if you check the BOP website, the date listed already has the 15% GTC added on. They add on in the beginning...and take from it if nessasary. So the date you find on the site will be the correct date...besides if they do the RDAP....from my understanding.

Glad to have you all here!
Diane

Hello to all mylove one is in USP Atwater serving a 4 1/2 years for drug, firearm prosesion(sp?) he has a chance of serving half of his 4years in a halfway house for good behavior.

Hi I'm Heather. My fiance is currently in the FDC-Philadelphia. He was just sentenced to 48 months. We're hoping he'll be transferred to Fort Dix. If anyone has any information on Fort Dix, i'd greatly appreciate it.

My name is Deb, mother of David, in Leavenworth Prison Camp. I did not know about these sites until he told me. I just wish he had told me several months ago. When he went in I was a wreck!! But he only has a few more months to go. Feel free to ask questions about the camp. There are alot of rules at Leavenworth. More than normal. :dance:

Hi, I am David (Fed-X),
I recieved a 27 month sentence for Felon in Poss. of a firearm.
I did my pre-trial time in the Montgomery County jail and was one of the first people in the Federal Detention Center - Houston when it first opened. I did my sentence at F.C.I. Beaumont (TX) - Medium and then Half-way house at Cornell in Houston.

I am an Non-Recovering PTO junky and I'm glad to meet all of you.. ;)

Hello, I too have just recently been handed down a verdict of guilty for Felony Poss of a Firearm. I was told that I am looking at 67-89 mo. I am a female and very scared. How did your time get so low. Is there anything you know of to get a sentence reduced? I am still in shock that I was found guilty. It was my husbands gun and they found it in a car that was registered to both of us, and no one was even in the car. So much more details but I will not bore you with them. Any information that you can give me would help. Thanks

Angela

Hi I'm Zelda. My husband is in FCI Sheridan, finally close to home after being in FCI Bastrop, USP Lompoc and FCI Victorville. He's been down for 21 years, is under the old parole system, and so it's unknown when he'll be paroled. If not paroled, he's got another 24 years to go. We were madly-in-love youngsters when he went to prison - now we're madly-in-love old folks. Hoping someday to be in our rocking chairs on the front porch together. The BOP has made me paranoid and cynical but they havent gotten hold of my heart or my hope yet.


Hi Zelda, I'm Tammer. My friend is in FPC Sheridan, just went in Oct. It is incredible that you are still together with your husband under these circumstances. You are to be commended! :)
Do you have any new information on the early release bill, HR 3575? I am really new to this so I'm not sure how you go about finding out information.
Good luck to you!

Well, Can you tell I have visited the California folder? :)
Thought BSS had a great idea and mabey we could try it here as well. (thanks BSS and those who suggested down there!)

So if you would please take a moment to introduce yourself and how you came to know the federal prison system.


My name is Diane and I am standing by my man during his stay within the BOP. He is currently housed at USP beaumont. "We" were sentenced to a 15 year MM and we are gaining on the half way point. I look forward to meeting others who are or have dealt with the federal prison system.
Well...thats me! I am new to this sight, but not the federal system. I served 4 years in the federal system, at 4 different institutions-F.M.C. Carswell, F.P.C. Lexington, F.P.C. Alderson, and F.P.C. Bryan. I also completed the residential drug program and spent 6 months in a halfway house. I have a lot of info, if I can help anyone or answer any questions, please let me know!! Chrisa

My name is Chrisa and I did 4 years of a 70 month sentence in the federal system. I was in 4 different institutions during my incarceration, and also comleted the 500 hour Residential Drug Program. I also did 6 months in a halfway house. I know there are many misconceptions about female institutions and the drug program, and would be more than happy to answer any questions or help in any way I can.

Welcome, Chrisa. I'm sure some folks will have ?'s for you. Congratulations on being out, good luck to you!

My name is Chrisa and I did 4 years of a 70 month sentence in the federal system. I was in 4 different institutions during my incarceration, and also comleted the 500 hour Residential Drug Program. I also did 6 months in a halfway house. I know there are many misconceptions about female institutions and the drug program, and would be more than happy to answer any questions or help in any way I can.


I am looking at 67-89 mo on a felony possesion of a firearm. I have been handed down a verdict of guillt and will go to sentencing on April 23. My Psi interview is scheduled in just two days. What qualifies someone for the drug program. How did you do less time then you were sentenced. Did they keep you close to home and ?????. I am sorry, I know that I have alot of questions but I have no idea what I am up against. I think my lawyer told me that I am at a level 28, whatever that means, but I have only done state time before so this is all new and scary. Any info would help.


Angela

Hi,
I am a newbie to this sight and am astonished. I had no idea there was a place like this. I just took my hubby in today :-( It has been only 14 hours and I am just lost ... he is in El Reno, OK. I haven't seen any postings about that prison, does anyone know anything about thier "boot camp" out there? I guess we were the fortunate ones from what I can see though, he requested El Reno at sentancing and got it right off the bat. He was sentanced to 37 months for excavation and removal of artifacts without a permit. Between us we have 6 kids ... 3 boys, 3 girls ... we laugh that we are like the Brady bunch. His 4 kids live out of state though. How do you all deal with this seperation? This is the longest we have been apart in over a year ... we work together and are still newlyweds on top of it. How long does it normally take before you get to visit or get phone calls? The gaurd that took him in this morning was nice, but not very informative. Well, that's about all there is about us. Thank you
Best wishes to everyone .....
Debbie

:wave: Hi Deb! Welcome to PTO! I can't answer any of your questions about that particular place but sombody will come along that can! Just wanted to say hello! :wave:

My name is Amy - had my own experience in FCI Dublin. I got off paper, moved to the other side of the US & finally met my soulmate after 15 years, only to lose him to the state system, two months ago. His is short term, but painful. I seem to recall people saying that short time is the hardest time - I agree. I know what to do to make it easier, but I can't take it away, and I can't see my love. :(

My name is Deb, mother of David, in Leavenworth Prison Camp. I did not know about these sites until he told me. I just wish he had told me several months ago. When he went in I was a wreck!! But he only has a few more months to go. Feel free to ask questions about the camp. There are alot of rules at Leavenworth. More than normal. :dance:

Hi, my name is April. My husband go sentenced 42 months and he will go to leavenworth prison camp. I basically have all the questions in the world. i HOPE you can expalin me about this camp. thanks

Hi,
I guess I will be on here more than I thought. My husband is sentenced today. I will tell you all what I find out. It might be later tonight because I am separated and living alone with our dog and my cat in another state. I did tell him last night over a quick email that I would be there in spirit. He hurt me bad, but yet I am still the one trying to educated him and support him.
Glad to read your posts. I can see I am going to learn a lot here. But I see that a lot of you are supporting your man. Nobody knows the love you have for him but you, him, and God. But the truth is this, the crimes committed have hurt you, people, and the one you love behind bars. Some things on here are not fare, but we have to live with the choices we make. It is tought when the one you love choses to do wrong and both suffer.

That is why PTO is a great resource and support for those who suffer on the outside.

By the way, are there FCs that are better than others? Which ones should I hope he gets in.

:wave:

Supporting a loved one in prison does not mean supporting the criminal behavior. People can and do change their behaviors and thinking and often prison is a time when a lot of reflection takes place. Many of us would like to see the prison system improve so that it is not damaging to our families but supportive of the changes we'd all like to make. The choice of how to relate to a loved one when he/she is incarcerated is a very personal one and we all make our choices for ourselves and our children. I can tell that your husband's actions hurt you and you are in the midst of dealing with that. Some of us have been through that and beyond and have been able to let go of that hurt at some point. I hope that happens for you as well. Zelda

I feel so bad....I se I skipped a lot of welcomes here!

So....to all of you...

Welcome to PTO!

Diane

Hi to all,
My husband is in county jail and has been for almost a year now. He is federally heald and will be sentenced in April. His PSI reads 262 months low end 327 high. We have a 2 year old daughter that misses her Daddy, and so do I! I also had a federal case pending. The AUSA has offered me a four year phone count. The whole thing is just one big mess. Cyndy

Hi---My name is Tammie and I am in Central Florida and learning the hard way what a wonderful thing the BOP is. My fiance was sentenced to 10 years and 3 months for conspiracy and we were just told that he gets to visit New Jersey. Dont know when we will get to see each other after he reports but I am hoping that time flies and we can get thru this and still come out on top. He is having a hrder time than I am (or so he thinks).....Looking forward to making some new friends

On my introductions post I had a little FREUDIAN slip. I wrote that I had a federal case pending but, the word is have a federal case pending. Sorry about that just wishful thinking.

Hello, I'm Turtleslassie. I have served time in the CA state prison system and some time in federal system as well. My honey is two years into his six year sentence. Looking to give support and get some as well. I welcome any questions, if I can help I will.

Hi all,

I did 3.5 yrs at FPC Sheridan in Oregon. I've been out for 2.5 years now and am more than willinmg to try and help anyone else going through, getting through this crap.

It's not easy by any means, if I can answer any questions or be of any help, I'd be more than happy to try.


John

Welcome John! Good for you for staying out. There is someone who just posted in the thread below called "Info on Sheridan" (named "Vangeigh") who could use your help. See - we were just waiting for you to show up! Zelda

Welcome to PTP John!!! I look forward to reading your posts as they surely will be filled with the knowledge only someone who's been there can provide!

God Bless

Bonnie

hi my name is monkeymans girl my man has been in jail for 8 months almost for rerntry to the united states from mexico there trying to give him 46-57 months for nothing please tell me what i should do to get my sons father out also hes my fiance

Hi everyone, I am Cyndi..the man I adore is in WVCF, Indiana...he's in his 10th year, on a 60 year bit. I am glad i found you all and am hoping someone can shed some light on how to deal with this...and that i can help support all of you on your journey.
thanks for being here

Hello!
My name is Mimi and I will be heading off to prison (I have no clue as to which one) nmid-June for 3 years or so. Just want to say, "Thank You!" for this wonderful community!

Welcome to PTO!

Mimi...there are many here who have been there....done that. They are always at your door stoop waiting to help out...so feel free to start a new post and fire any questions you might have!

Glad you are with us here at PTO!

Diane

HI MARY HERE. MY HUSBAND IS IN FCI ALLENWOOD IN PA. HE HAS 16 MONTHS TO GO ON A 17 MONTH SENTENCE THEN 2 WEEKS IN A 1/2WAY HOUSE.(OR MAYBE 6MONTHS) WHO KNOWS. HE WAS SENTENCED ON OBSTRUCTION IN RELATION WITH THE M.T.A. IN N.Y.C. HE WAS DESIGNATED TO THE "CAMP" BUT THEY HAVENT MOVED HIM THERE YET. GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL.

:cuffs: Hello There! My name is Tanisha and my Jonny is located at the Sea Tac BOP in Washington. We were sentenced for Firearms and Transporting. Hopefully, he'll be able to come home or alteast to a halfway house by September 2004.:cuffs:

Hi, I'm "meowmachine." Today, I found out that I'm headed to Danbury, Connecticut, on April 6. My sentence is 90 days for trespass on a military base during a protest. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I would say when anyone asks me about my sentence? I know that I've got a really short sentence in comparison with nearly everyone else there. I don't want anyone to feel bad that I'm going home so soon.

meowmachine

You could say that they gave you such a short sentence so you wouldn't have time to politicize all the prisoners while serving your time!! Just from your short statement here, I think you'll do fine. Protest on a military base - you rock! Zelda

Hi, my name is Sheryl. I am from Texas and residing in Minnesota now. I am currently facing a federal sentence. This website has already answered tons of my questions, it is wonderful. I will be leaving behind a husband and a 3 year old daughter. This is the saddest part. My husband says he loves me and he will wait. I sure hope so. This is all I have to hang on to. I look forward to knowing as many of you as I can. Thanks for being here.

Hi Zelda,

Thank you so much for the welcome. I was very grateful. I got my letter yesterday from my probation officer. I was grateful that I got three weeks' notice... but totally disappointed that I have to turn myself in during Holy Week and that I don't get to sing with my church choir on Easter! But I have no regrets about having done the protest on the military base. By the way, I've read some of your notes, and I think that you rock, too!!!

"meowmachine":cool:

Welcome Sheryl. Perhaps, while you're on the inside, your husband would want to join us here for some support! Also, you and he might check out the Family and Corrections Network website, which has a library and other information about children of prisoners and materials to help them along. You don't say how long you'll be in, but my husband (who is still in) and I have a child who began visiting in prison when he was 2 weeks old. He's now 15 years old next week!! He has always loved to get drawings and letters from his dad. A favorite when he was toddler were simple mazes his dad would draw and send to him. They have always had a good relationship, even at a distance. The website for Family and Corrections Network is http://www.fcnetwork.org/ Zelda

Hello. My name is Jennifer and I have a very dear friend in Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institute. He has been in for 4 years and has 3 left. I write to him as often as I can, but haven't done the "phone calls" or "visitation" just yet. I truly feel for him, I can't even imagine what it is like. Fort Dix, however, I believe is more on the upscale of prisons. He resides in the Camp division, I believe.

I look forward to meeting and talking to new people who are in the same boat as myself.

I'd especially like to hear from people who are familiar with Fort Dix (whether they have a loved one in there or once in there, or if there is someone that has been released from there who would like to offer me some info on the place.

My e-mail address is email edited by moderator, please reveiw PTO Policies and Rules or you can get in touch with me through this prison talk website.

Thank you very much - I look forward to meeting y'all!

I am located in Philadelphia - the "City of Brotherly Love".!

:wave:

Thank you Zelda. Right now I am looking at 15-24 months. My attorney is still researching everything. I hope my husband will join PTO. I think he is still in shock, more than me. He is keeping everything inside for now. We have not told family yet either. He knew nothing and I did not reveal to him that I had done anything wrong until the US Dept of Justice was investigating me. This is a wonderful site to talk and feel supported. I appreciate your comments. Leaving my child is the worst part.

Sheryl

My daughter's father is in Butner, NC. He was caught in the airport transporting. As I was typing this he called me.....makes me wonder. Anyway he should be home in July

Welcome to PTO Dre.sbaby!

Glad to have you here!

Diane

Hi my name is Alicia and my brother is serving time at USP Beaumont, TX. If anyone has information or advice on how I can help him on the outside to get the ball rolling for a prison transfer to min. security please let me know. Also, I need to help him find an attorney that can reduce one of his charges that can either make his sentence lighter or send him home for time served. Thanks for the platform to network.

My Brother's Keeper :)

Welcome to PTO Shawnsetfree04!

I know alittle about USP Beaumont! Your brother would be the one who starts the ball rolling on a transfer. He must request it and have 18 months clean conduct under his belt. This is not always the sure thing...but thats what they say!
On attorneys....you may find some online that will email you....but my advice is to find someone local that handles federal, and ask their advice! Most offer a free consultation and will let you know whether or not it's worth dropping the dime before you do it!

Glad to ahve you here on PTO!

Diane

welcome to PTO! You've found a great information site and a lot of caring, compassionate people who support one another cause we're all in the same big boat together!

Bonnie

Hi I'm Kim in Michigan. Husband is in FMC Lexington. Hopefully with RDAP and good time he will be home in July of 2007. Waiting since Dec of 1998. Together since June of 1991. Will wait forever. Anyone with any info on early release, etc. Please hit me back!!!

Wow.. After so much activity it looks like this thread has run its course.. and prompted the opening of a dedicated introductions forum, where it now resides.

If you have posted in this thread or are new, please post a unique (new thread) introduction here so we may all welcome you!

Thanks,
Fed-X

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