How much time do you do on a 6 month sentence?

Minimum 180 days jail time (6 months), maximum 1 year or 16 months in state prison. DUI can be tried as a felony if you killed or severely injured someone, or if you have numerous repeat offenses. Felony DUI carries 1 to 5 years in state prison.

Why are people in jail for 6 months?

Traffic violations, trespassing, petty theft, and similar offenses are misdemeanors and depending on the state, carry maximum jail times of between 6 months and one year. At the most severe level of felony classification, Class A, the maximum penalty can be life in prison without parole or the death penalty.

How to survive in prison or county jail as a first timer?

First on our how to survive in prison or county jail as a first timer (first time offender list of tips is you need to be emotionally, mentally, and physically prepared before your jail or prison time. If you still have time, spend it getting in shape like hitting the gym.

Do felons go to jail?

Just because you are convicted of a felony, however, does not always mean that you will go to prison. Many judges will choose to send felons to county jail if they feel that a shorter stay is more appropriate. Laws vary by state but most misdemeanors carry maximum sentences of three, six or twelve months.

What is it like to live in a modern jail?

Modern jails house a lot of people, and the cheapest way to do that is in barrack-style housing. The “dorms” in our jail house over 100 inmates on four tiers in one big room.

How do you stay connected during a prison sentence?

You need to jot down their numbers and addresses. Most prisons and jails allow phone calls. Phone cards are, at times, available at the commissary desks in some prisons and jails. By doing this, you will still feel connected to the outside world, which will help you stay sane during your sentence.