If you've been indicted, convicted or sentenced to Federal prison or if someone close to you is going through this trying time, this guide will answer your questions, put your mind at ease and properly prepare you for your time or your loved one's time as a Federal prison inmate.

Federal Prison - A Comprehensive Survival Guide

Why I wrote this guide and who should read it. In late 2006, after a year of constant stress and and dread, I left federal sentencing court with what had to be considered a very good result under the circumstances; six months in federal prison for submitting fraudulent federal loan applications to help pay for school and start a business. As my lawyer accompanied me to the courthouse exit, she turned and said, “It’s been a pleasure representing you. Please do keep in touch.” And with that, she walked away. I stood there on the steps of the courthouse and I realized that while with the help of my lawyer I had survived the legal proceedings phase of my case, I was now utterly alone and completely unprepared for the penalty phase. I had no idea what to expect or how to prepare for my impending stay in federal prison.

My mind was flooded with countless questions.

• What will the other inmates think of me?
• Will I be assaulted?
• Will I be extorted?
• Will I be strip searched?
• Will I be given a body cavity search?
• What will a normal day be like?
• How will I pass the time?
• Can I exercise?
• What will I eat?
• Will I be locked in a cell?
• What will the sleeping arrangements be like?
• Will I have to shower in front of other men?
• Will I have to go to the bathroom in front of other men?
• Can I bring anything with me?
• Where will I be sent to prison?
• What about my medications?
• Will I be locked up with murderers and rapists?
• What if I get sick?
• Will everyone know the details of my crime?
• What will happen to my business?
• How soon and how often can I have visitors?
• What will the prison look like?
• Who will I eat with in the chow hall?
• What about gangs?
• Will I need money in prison? How much?
• Will I be forced to work? What kind of job will I get?
• Can I use the bathroom at any time day or night?

I immediately turned to the Internet and came across a number of websites offering publications with titles like “How to Survive Jail” and “A Guide to Prison”. I purchased all of these books and read them front to back. After a few months in prison, I came to realize that all of these books, while certainly offering some good information, had been severely flawed.

There were three major flaws with all the prison books and guides I read:

Firstly, they attempted to cater to everyone.
The fact is that the different security level prisons are vastly different on all levels; inmate and staff attitudes, rules—spoken and unspoken, sleeping and living arrangements, level of bureaucracy and much, much more. Any general guide then that attempts to address all prisons is bound to omit important specifics and provide erroneous information that is simply irrelevant at best and dangerous at worst.

Secondly, they were written nearly exclusively by former inmates at Federal Prison Camps (FPCs).
While a FPC is indeed a federal prison, it houses only non-violent offenders with less than ten years to go on their sentence—think corrupt politicians, crooked lawyers and accountants and small time drug dealers. Without even a fence to prevent escape, FPC’s are so different from all the other prisons in the federal system that most non FPC inmates don’t even view them as “real” prisons. It goes without saying then that many of these guides written by former FPC inmates do not effectively address the numerous problems and obstacles that an inmate in a higher security federal prison is faced with.

Thirdly, they were very poorly organized and often vague on some of the points that I was most concerned about.
I had been through a year of hell. I had watched for months as government prosecutors worked to lock me up for as long as possible. Now that I was waiting to report to prison, the last thing I needed was to find that most of the books I was relying on to educate myself on the next chapter in my life were haphazardly organized and failed to properly address a number of issues that worried me most.

What makes this guide different and what this means for you.
I did my time in a Federal Medical Center (FMC), which is government public relations talk for one prison housing inmates of ALL security levels adjoined by a small clinic, staffed by a few doctors and nurses. While I was a white collar offender with a very light sentence, I spent my time surrounded by and learning from inmates who had been sentenced to multi decade or life sentences and who had seen just about every security level prison in the federal system. This allows me to share a unique insight on the federal prison system that the vast majority of inmates simply can not provide.

After realizing the major flaws in the information then available, I decided to write a well organized no nonsense guide of my own that addresses a specific segment of the federal inmate population.  Prison is a different world and no one should enter that world without being well versed in the laws of the land.

While incarcerated, over many months I educated myself on the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and prison life as much as I could. I kept my eyes and ears open. I asked a lot of questions. I read daily. I observed inmate and staff interactions. And I committed my observations and findings to writing. This information has now been compiled into a clear, straightforward, and candid guide. It is my sincere belief that this guide will be of enormous assistance to the individual who has been or expects to be sentenced to serve time in a:

• Federal Prison Camp (FPC)
• Low or medium security Federal Correctional Institution (FCI)
• Federal Medical Center (FMC)

It will also be useful to anyone who will be spending time at a Federal Detention Center (FDC), a Federal Correctional Complex (FCC), a Federal Transfer Center (FTC), a Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) or a Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC).

If you are headed to county jail or state prison or if you are headed to a high or maximum security federal prison, while this guide will have some relevant information, it has not been written for you and it would be irresponsible for me to claim otherwise.

Federal Prison- A Comprehensive Survival Guide will: Reduce the stress that you are currently experiencing by revealing many of the unknowns that are worrying you. The guide paints a vivid picture of what to expect on the inside of a Federal Prison. Keep you relaxed and calm during the first few days and weeks of your sentence when you are exposed to new and difficult challenges. You will know what to expect and how best to react. Ensure you are as comfortable as possible during the initial stages of your time in general population by providing vital information on commissary, phone calls and mail. Show you how to keep your sanity during the many days or even weeks that you may spend in the hole upon your arrival (even if you have been designated to a Federal Prison Camp). Maximize your personal safety by clearly explaining how to avoid becoming the target of another inmate (or CO).

Click here to purchase Federal Prison- A Comprehensive Survival Guide right now for just $87 and receive immediate access.

Before you start thinking that $87 is too much to spend, I want you to first carefully consider the far greater cost of walking into Federal Prison unprepared and unequipped to deal with the challenges that will confront you from day one. How much is your peace of mind, physical safety and mental wellbeing worth?

Your life now- before your sentence or surrender, and your life as a federal prison inmate can be made far more comfortable if you so choose. As I stated earlier, unless your lawyer was previously incarcerated, he or she is not qualified to give you more than the most trivial advice on your impending stay in prison. I have stood in your shoes. The information I have compiled over the past two years will be of enormous assistance to you.

If you are happy to wing it or rely on the advice of internet forums and outdated ‘unauthorized’ manuals and the such, that is of course your prerogative and in all sincerity I wish you the best of luck. However, if you wish to completely prepare yourself, then this guide will show you everything you need to know.

For a limited time, with each order of Federal Prison- A Comprehensive Survival Guide I am including two invaluable bonus eBooks that will greatly assist you on the inside. Together the two books normally sell for over $40. Until May 1st 2008, the two bonus eBooks will be included free with all orders. Please note that while access to Federal Prison- A Comprehensive Survival Guide is instant, both bonus eBooks will be delivered by email within 48 hours of payment.

BONUS #1
Self Defense Combat!- How to Win Any Fight in Under Minutes!

The Internet’s Number One Best Selling Self Defense Manual
I can not emphasize enough how much I discourage you getting involved in fights while in prison. Firstly, any physical altercation with another inmate will almost certainly land you in the hole for weeks if not months. Secondly, you will immediately be on the radar of the prison officials and be labeled a trouble maker. You don’t want this extra attention. Thirdly, you will likely lose Good Time Credit. And finally, you may end up facing additional charges for assault, attempted murder or god forbid, murder.

Having said this, the reality is that you are going to be around people who have a propensity for violence that is greater than the average person. And you need to know how to defend yourself should your life be in danger and you have no alternative but to fight back. Importantly, even if you never utilize the techniques outlined in this book, just knowing that you are capable of defending yourself will put you more at ease and increase your level of confidence. Self Defense Combat! shows you how to successfully defend yourself in real world situations. Therefore, please note that it will not be permitted inside the prison as it is considered a threat to the institution’s security. Please study and learn before you begin your sentence.

BONUS #2
Thug Mentality Exposed eBook

Thug Mentality Exposed takes the reader on a raw and bold journey into the heart of the thug world through the eyes and experiences of a correctional counselor and photojournalist. I have included this book especially for those who have been convicted of white collar or minor drug related offences.

While there are of course a number of different prison security levels, this does not mean that lower security institutions are only home to crooked accountants and pot dealing hippies. In addition to housing white collar and minor drug offenders, minimum, low and medium security prisons are home to armed robbers, rapists, attempted murderers and even convicted murderers (usually those who have been in the system a long time and have worked their way down from a Federal Penitentiary). Most (but not all) of the inmates involved in violent crime come from an entirely different background than the average white collar or small time drug offender and as such they of course enter prison with a very different mentality. This book will help you to better understand that mentality and help you to effectively interact with fellow inmates who come from this background.

If you are not yet ready to order, you are welcome to view a FREE sample here. The sample includes the two full pages of the report. From the sample file, to get immediate access to the entire guide, click the "Buy this eBook now" button in the top right hand corner of the sample document. The eBook files are provided by Novisoft, the leader in eBook distribution software and are completely safe and secure. At present, the guide can only be viewed online. A hard copy version will be available soon.

Let’s face it; going to prison is not easy. You are losing control over your life. There are a million unknowns and a million things to worry about. But with the right information, your current stress and anxiety will be greatly reduced and the transition to your new life will be made as comfortable as is possible.

I know how difficult this time is. For what little comfort it may offer, I can tell you that this too shall pass. I wish you the very best in your journey.

 

Warm Regards,

Jonathan Richards