Cellphones in Prison: What Happens If You’re Caught?

Cellphones in Prison: What Happens If You’re Caught?

Your boyfriend got caught with a cell phone in prison. Prisons come down harshly in most of these cases. What happens will depend on several factors including: How it was used: You can be sure the minute they found him with a cell phone that they confiscated it and went through every incoming and outgoing text, call and photo. They are looking to see if an escape or other crime was being planned or if he just used it to call home. Images of cell phones in prison Where it was: If it was on his person he will have a very hard time not owning it. If it was found elsewhere and simply appears that he used it based on the numbers called and texted, he might not get in too much trouble. They won’t be able to absolutely prove he was using the phone, regardless of whose numbers were called. Prison policy: Most prisons and jails have strict rules regarding inmates possessing cell phones. Some prisons put the inmate in the hole for a few weeks while others actually send the inmate to a different prison. In many cases, there will be additional time added to the sentence of good time credits already earned will be taken away. State law: States have laws addressing contraband including cell phones. Those laws will be followed by the prison in addition to any rules or consequences the prison has.  Sometimes, the law dictates that your boyfriend will be charged with the crime of introducing contraband to a penal facility. Rights group sues to stop dog searches of prison visitors Final thoughts: Having your boyfriend call every day from a cell phone saves money and removes the typical 10 or 15-minute call limit but in the end is not worth the risk. If your boyfriend is charged criminally he will have the right to a public defender and it will be treated like any other case.