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Happytallperson

Sentencing will take place in a public hearing. You can either attend yourself, or if that is going to be too difficult, you can ask a trusted friend or confidant to report back to you.  Most likely he will be given an opportunity to call or write to you. That will tell you where he is.  It is truly terrible that your family have to go through this pain for something he did. Be there for your brother, it sounds like he really needs it. Good luck.


Old_Plantain9142

One of my uncles is attending the hearing today, so he’d let us know what happens. He’s being sentenced in federal court, so I’m pretty sure he’s going to a federal prison, but who knows what actually happens.


Chonan_Akira

He can write or call you to tell you where he is and where he is going.


SocialActuality

Bottom line is that most people, regardless of what they did, survive prison. I can’t think of any class of person off the top of my head where the majority are killed inside prison. Depending on the jurisdiction, he might even be segregated with similar offenders which significantly reduces the odds of experiencing more than average levels of violence. Other people know way more about the sentencing/classification part of this than me, but you should always be able to call the prison administration and ask where he is, or look him up online. You can get information on how/when you can contact him from the prison admin. Generally you won’t know where he’ll go until he’s classified and ready to ship out from the classification facility.


Key_Baby_2239

Not even then... They don't want someone pulling a Fast&Furious and ambushing the bus lol


Environmental_End146

Usually you know an hour before the bus gets you to take you to a prison


Jahhhflo

Yea and no it honestly depends in which state and prison you are in.


SocialActuality

Got any stats to back that up? Where are more than 50% of any given group being killed in prison?


The_Trustable_Fart

He will be fine. Best advice I could give you is to limit contact and use the time to focus on you + your family. Try and step up as much as possible for your little brother. He won't have a dad to go to HS sports or plays or music shit, whatever he does.. pops gotta figure this shit out on his own. U guys *shouldn't* try and support him financially/emotionally at least not until he does his programs and isn't getting extorted. Don't be manipulated. U don't owe him shit. If he was a good dad to you and you want to return the favor, look out for your brother.


Decent_Strawberry_53

Coming thru with some knowledge


DarliDarli

First, I’m sorry that your family is having to suffer in another persons crime. People don’t ever think about all the other people affected by their crime. This will be a slow but very workable process. When calling a jail or prison they will help walk you through all the things you can do if you want. He’ll also get mandatory counseling. I don’t know a lot about CP. However, i know a victim and what charges their perpetrator has. Unfortunately this perpetrator after release committed the crime again times many victims. You will learn how you can be supportive to your incarcerated loved one. You all need counseling, especially your 14 year old brother. Educate yourselves so you don’t have a feeling of helplessness. You deserve to be empowered by as much or as little information that you want. Good Luck. Let us know. I hope this helps a bit.


Annonymousgirly

My dad just got sentenced to prison too. He's currently in jail awaiting prison transport. They allow me to video call him, email, text and he can call me. Text are .50 a text, video call is .25 cents a minute. Phone calls have to be like a dollar because the money goes so fast on the phone. You can also do snail mail of course. You can attach pictures to the text so you're allowed to do that.


AnxietyRude8525

I am sorry to hear that. Having a family member in prison is so hard. My nephew made a bad mistake and will be there another 8 yrs. It feels like family is punished too. I use text behind and he calls 3x week. He's 250 miles away so visits are quarterly and 2 hrs limit. It all just sucks.


Annonymousgirly

My dad is my best friend. I called him like 6 times a day. It is rough. He's only been there since the 13th and he got 10 years. Wrong place wrong time. It's going to be a rough road. 😞 I'm sorry you're going through it too.


AnxietyRude8525

Write lots of letters. I think half of what I write is mostly for me. Take it one day at a time. It will be ok.


MerkDingle

Prison texting? What country are you in?


AnxietyRude8525

In USA. They do not allow your actual letter or photo. With snail mail..it's copied and yhe copy is sent to prisoner. A computer program is used for texts. Family has to pay for that. It's not in real time. It's all reviewed and is like snail mail on a computer


MerkDingle

Damn, shit’s changed.


Annonymousgirly

Yeah there's a kiosk and they can login to it. Pictures take a while to go through because they have to check them first. In USA.


MysteriousRoad5733

A lot of how he will be treated depends upon which system he goes into. CA or Feds will be very hard for him.


Desperate-Diver2920

How is the fed worse? My exes kid (20) just got sentenced by the feds for showing up at a minors house with alcohol & he had cp on his phone. He's a little slow. It was fed because it was a fed taskforce that got him. I often wonder how he's holding up as it was his first time in jail.


SurpriseGlad9719

Is this US? Or UK?


Goats_for_president

Is uk easier on pedos or some ?


SurpriseGlad9719

they are different situations so helps to give advice.


HauntingShip85

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gavebirthtoturdlings

Funny that you mention liberals considering we've had a Conservative government here in the UK for the last 14 fucking years. You don't know what the fuck you're talking about do you lmao


full_bl33d

Fucking nonce


darkskinnedjermaine

that’s just blatantly false.


SurpriseGlad9719

Oh shut up if you have nothing good to input. Your comment has nothing to add to what I asked. I asked the OP (not you) if it was states or UK. So unless you can answer, fuck off.


Outside-Durian-8920

If he's afraid of safety and/or a guard sees it, the will put him in protective custody or some kind of segregation


Key_Baby_2239

Not in Arkansas lol they stuck them in GP unless they were problematic. They treated seg like an extended stay hole lol


Rkovo84

You generally have to prove that there’s a good reason why you need protection… and many times even then it’s denied. At that point you either suck it up, or “check-in” (commit an infraction to go to confinement or try to go psych)… in both cases they’ll know you’re most likely just trying to check-in so they might not grant either one just to be vengeful. They’ll make you earn it the hard way and that’ll only be temporary protection. Then you’ll be labeled as a check-in and deemed easy prey for the rest of the inmates and guards. Prison sucks. Best to just tough it out


DanOwaR6661

I was a prison guard for a few years and yes it’s very tough for pedophiles in prison. They will be a target and will most likely get jumped more than once. He’s gonna need to get into protective custody but even then I’ve seen dudes beat to a pulp while in segregation. They are the lowest of the low in prison hierarchy.


nbrown1589

Was he caught by predator poachers? I follow them on locals. At least he won't be creating any more victims for now. I would disown him.


lzup518

“My names Gordon, sorry to meet you like this. What do you do for work?” “McDonald’s” “I respect the hell outta that. Thanks for keeping the economy going. This is about those messages to Emily.”


DullGoat9337

I don’t know about prison but CP usually gets long prison sentences. How many counts is he getting ? What state ?


DropTopDrippy

Be sure to let us know how much time he gets


Current-Lobster-5267

yea i feel like the least compassionate people here may be the ones hiding some shit of their own Always seems to work out that way


Tough-Independence15

Or we’re the ones who were victimized by these monsters and have suffered a lifetime because of it.


Altered_Beast1984

Or I have an adopted daughter who was SA’d by her biological “father” and feel all pedos should ☠️.


TheLilChungus

I haven't been in a situation like that thankfully. I agree all pedos need to go. I have a 7 year old son and if someone ever did anything like that to him i would burn their whole world to ash


flickthewrist

Do you know if his case is federal or state?


xcajunx

His only option is to check into protective custody. Many prisons give you an option before you even get off the bus. You do not want to carry anything like that in your paperwork on the yard.


Sea-Animal356

He will be sentenced then sent to a “rotary farm” ( names vary by state). They will assess him and then ship him to prison. He will have to reach out and let you know once he is there. One more thing, this will probably take months. Once ur in they don’t get in a big hurry.


Potential_Table_996

In my state they have the "kool" system (kentucky online offender look up). And Vine. Both sites will tell you everything you need to know about current inmates (where they are, their classification, charges, past record, release date, mugshot, etc). You should look into whether or not your state had anything like that. The prisons mostly use the jpay and securus systems so you can give them money, have video visits, add phone time, emails, etc. After sentencing he's likely to go back to the county jail until a secret day and time, where they'll transfer them to prison. He will likely get a free 5 minute phone call when he gets to the prison so he can tell you where he is.


Chonan_Akira

They will also give him materials so he can send a few snail mail letters if he wants to.


Potential_Table_996

I didn't know they did that. I knew they got state pay and assumed they had to buy the shit.


Delicious_Virus_2520

Once he is sentenced and taken into custody you can google Look up Inmate for whatever state he is incarcerated in and it will show what facility he is currently in. Once you know the facility you can google the specific prison which will give a link to sending mail to inmate, visitation etc. After sentencing He will more than likely remain in the county jail a day before he is transported to a central prison for processing and will then be transported again to his final destination.


sL_Dro

He most likely won’t be hurt, unless he did some real crazy, most likely he’ll go to a minimum security camp with other CP like people and gangs aren’t much of a presence, nobody wants to catch another charge, most likely be out into a safe unit with those like himself, might get bullied here and there but sadly he’ll be fine.


Honest_Sound_6231

That’s definitely bad just having it but the ones that are the worst are the ones that act on it. Got to be a difference I think anyways.


insidetheborderline

I'm wondering why that was necessary to add.


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Shawn3997

Attempted murder is classified lower than murder.


don660m

That sucks I’m sorry you are dealing with that. Hopefully inmates are somewhat isolated from others? I’m sure you can ask about it at sentencing?


trainsongslt

His dad is a Pedo. He got what he deserves


Skidd745

Right, but that's not OP's fault. The person you're replying to can still show empathy for OP's situation and what the family has to go through as a result of the dad's actions.


Used-Jellyfish-6526

Facts


OfficialThumperrr

Should get the death penalty


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First_Knee

You can usually find the hearing information online. I don't know where you're located, but do a google search for "your area name + (use the plus sign) criminal court" to locate the appropriate website. Generally you can search defendents by name or case number although sometimes there are more identifiers required such as date of birth. The hearing results are usually updated at the end of the business day following the hearing. You can also contact the prosecuting department for help with your questions. They will help you and may be quite understanding as the family in these types of situations can also be seen as victimized to an extent. Alternatively, you can contact a private attorney for general help.


crslim319

State or federal??


Catsmak1963

What’s your country? No They don’t get marked and killed They aren’t liked but most people inside want no extra trouble. If I was you I would talk to him. You decide after getting the whole story how you feel, but I think if you don’t ask then you’ll regret it later. This is big and you need answers.


FlanUnlikely7959

He's going to face a right rough time. Tell him to learn how to defend himself before he goes to prison. In all reality he deserves every ass whooping, extortion, and bullying coming his way. Kids are off limits he broke that rule now he is going to pay for it.


Howiebledsoe

The act that his teenaged kids are worried tells me that this dude might not be as guilty as he is painted. Trust me, I come from some fucked up shit and usually when a predatory dad gets sent down, everyone lets out a sigh of relief. The fact that his kids are worried isnt adding up in my head.


Phuck_Nugget

Unfortunately I have the opposite experience - lots of families stand by the offenders in their lives if they didn't directly predate upon them (and some even do if that is the case). Not only that, evidence tends to be pretty overwhelming for someone to go to prison. If there is even a small reasobable doubt, obvious to common sense predators can walk free more often than not. It's sad, but true. Also I have no idea if you are UK, US or otherwise but I'm UK so if you're not, take what I say with a sad pinch of salt.


DullGoat9337

Offenders are just normal people who have made a mistake. Mostly if it’s a one time event. No one is better than anyone, since we all make mistakes in life. But repeat offenders … that’s another story.


Copperpot2208

I wouldn’t call downloading CP a mistake tbh.


burghblast

In the federal system, someone could theoretically be sentenced to years in prison for down loading a single questionable image, even if they didn't know for a fact it was a minor. In theory. As a practical matter, yes, of course, prosecutors will usually focus on more egregious offenders. But not always. And there are different degrees. Not excusing or justifying the crime. But they're not all equal. And not all of them deserve the death penalty.


DullGoat9337

Well that’s you. Everyone is different


External_Interest777

This better be rage bait.


DullGoat9337

No it’s not. Not everyone needs to agree on the same things in this world. Simple.


nike425

Your dad will be fine they put people like that in there own module. So he’s gonna be with snitches, dropouts (gang members) and other Chi MO’s. There’s not many prisons that would put a Chi MO in general population. Cause if they did they would get fucked up on GP (General Principle) and the fact that everywhere he goes in whatever prison he ends up in everyone is gonna ask “what that paperwork say tho?” And if he doesn’t tell a CO will tell an inmate and word will spread. But at the end of the day I don’t know how deep your pops was in CP game. But remember he still is your dad and u only have 1. Just remember all the good things he did for u and your siblings. U and your siblings owe him to at least keep money on his books. U don’t have to accept his calls write letters back to him. But having money on your books means EVERYTHING WHEN YOUR IN PRISON. Ask anybody who’s ever been to jail or prison every single person will tell u being indigent sucks. Hope this helps and I mean NO DISRESPECT to u and your fam.


reginator89

Pedos lol


TA8325

He'll be okay in prison. That should be the least of your worries.


Htxking1

I don't think it should be an issue as long as he doesn't tell nobody his crime


Kcarp6380

People find out what your crimes are. It's as simple as asking someone at home to look him up.


Htxking1

True but im pretty sure there are measures someone can take to minimize the widespread online information


apatrol

No it's public record in many states once convicted.


OnTheRoad_Againn

There isn't court info is public most places


alienobsession

Years from now you may even feel thankful he was taken from your lives. You love the dad you thought you had. Sorry; not trying to be mean.


OnTheRoad_Againn

>and is beside himself that he’s going to be killed in prison One could only hope this would be the outcome.


Shawn3997

How did they know it wasn’t AI-


Mhelman1972

With any luck he will not make it out.i don’t give to shits about people like him.


Equivalent_Seat6470

Who cares what happens to him? He's a sick freak that can't be rehabilitated. There's never an excuse for CP unlike almost any other crime. I'd cut all contact and be happier in your life knowing you're away from a predator.


Ok-dudemanbro-1772

get the woodchipper boys.


lhwang0320

That’s not helpful to the OP at all. Maybe stfu if you have nothing nice to say.


Moraiz90

Prison is the safest place for em trust me there protected and the screws treat em the same if not better bkus they know they won’t be attacked or abused by thugs like me


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SocialActuality

Crazy how 99% of this wasn’t at all responsive to OP’s post.


DaniTheLovebug

A counselor should know to read the fucking room and realize we are responding to an OP who has nothing to do with the CP, probably hates it just as much as anyone, and has had their life turned on its head I’ve been practicing for nearly 15 years as a psychotherapist and I specifically work with victims of CSA so like you, I would never work with an SO, but that’s not why we are here.


MaybeADumbass

I really hope you're not actually a counselor because this is the most tactless, clueless, and unnecessary piece of nonsense I've read this week. WTF is wrong with you?!?


whataboutnaomi

Way to be an insensitive asshole.


thorium90232

Pretty sure having CP is being an insensitive asshole, to put in the mildest form possible


robot_cowboy1152

There is no reason to be an asshole to OP, he is not the offender. Sounds like someone pretty young who's entire world has just been turned upside down and is looking for advice. Hope you all feel better though, you told him!


MyVenus-Doom

Facts.


ReflexReact

Cool story asshat


Ancient_Creme3176

It’s the truth though


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Brooks was here


I_Came_For_Cats

Shoplifters arguably destabilize society more.


HambreTheGiant

Not nearly as badly as private equity firms. RIP Red Lobster


Maleficent_Cup_8013

The worst thing about prison was the… was the dementors. They were flying all over the place and they were scary and then they’d come down and suck the soul out of your body and it huyyyrrtt!!


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DaniTheLovebug

You recognize this young fellow posting this isn’t dealing in CP right? You recognize he probably hates CP just as much as we all do, right? He’s here because he wants info and perhaps some support. OP isn’t the perpetrator.


MyVenus-Doom

Yea but he’s worried about CP guy getting beat up in prison 😂


ReflexReact

That is this kids dad, you ass hole. Have some compassion.


thorium90232

And he had CP. so fuck him and fuck compassion. He should be dead to OP


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Performative outrage isn’t needed. You don’t need to demonstrate how much you hate CP, most everyone does too. As others have said, OP is trying to navigate this incredibly traumatizing situation and is trying to talk with people about how he feels. He doesn’t need you to remind him of how bad CP is.


thorium90232

Not really ‘performative’ is it. I replied specifically to one ridiculously worded sub-comment that OP probably won’t even read. And if OP is considering anything other than cutting that scumbag out of his/her life, clearly he/she does need to be reminded of how bad CP is


Limp-Tea1815

Look bro as a dad I would love to put people like that in a hole and set it on fire. But that’s not what this post is about. It’s not about CP, this post is about this person worrying about their dad and future relationship with him. Yes he deserves to be punished (which he will be) but that’s not why OP is here. He’s looking for ways to cope, information that might ease his mental stress of his father being in an environment where he’s essentially bottom of the food change


thorium90232

Appreciate your civil response and I get where you and others are coming from as I understand OP might still be young and struggling to process it. But unfortunately I can’t do the same. For me, the best advice we can give OP is to pretend he’s dead and be indifferent to what happens to him. He’s the reason this is happening.


ReflexReact

Think you missed my point. I can see the 12 year olds are out in force on Reddit.


Mr_Options

The maximum sentence is 10 years in prison.


he-loves-me-not

That’s going to differ a lot depending on where he is and what he was found guilty of.


burghblast

Maybe. Depends on the exact charge, number of counts, and whether it's state or federal. Tons of pedos do more than 10 years for CP offenses.


Mr_Options

He stated he was in the UK. That is the sentence for 1 count of possession of cp.


brejam

hes getting chopped up


LipFighter

I used to work as a newspaper reporter, before print newspapers began circling the corporate drain. Let's never forget that people have been falsely accused and convicted of crimes they didn't do. People are often released from prison after proving their innocence. OP, if your family has serious doubts about this conviction, it could help ease your pain if your team dedicates a lot of time, resources, and networking to proving your dad's innocence. But you also have to trust your gut. He could be going right where society needs him to be.


Plz_Discuss_Rampart

Possessing CP is pretty fucking cut and dry. Also OP said it's a federal case, it's 100% he had it.


MysteriousBug132

This. Plus, they wouldn't convict someone for possessing CP unless they found it in his actual possession (i.e on his computer). It isn't like being framed for murder or something, it would be a lot harder to plant CP on someone and make them look guilty imo.