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Top 10 Rules to Follow in Prison
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- čas přidán 17. 01. 2022
- Ex Jewel Thief, Mob Earner, Criminal and Prisoner Larry Lawton discusses the top 10 rules a person needs to follow to survive in prison.
Ex Jewel Thief Larry Lawton spent 11 years in prison and now helps people make better decisions and fights for prison reform. #Lawton #Prison #Mob
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I do not condone any of the negative behavior described. I have learned from the mistakes I have made and do not wish for anyone to recreate or attempt any of the events described.
Hey Larry, it would be cool if you did a video on what it’s like being sick/ill in prison and also inmate remedies to help make being sick/ill in prison easier. Thanks for another great video!
Absolutely! I hope Larry sees this!
Yes!
Yeah lol prison remedies
Yes. That's a story i'd like to hear.
I would love to see that
I'm glad you clarified snitching. Telling on someone who wronged you isn't the same as snitching.
I believe that is called dry snitching lol
@@brettmakoviney7120 That's not dry snitching. Dry snitching is basically when you just talk too loud and too much, letting guards or potential snitches hear things they aren't supposed to hear.
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1. Don’t steal
2. Don’t gamble
3. Don’t stare
4. Don’t fraternize with the guards more than basic communication. Prolonged conversation can be perceived by other inmates as you snitching, which leads to…
5. Don’t be a snitch. You saw nothing.
6. Don’t sit on other inmates bunks without their permission.
7. Get a job within the prison. Commissary funds + it makes the days go by faster.
8. Utilize all free time either in the gym or in the library.
9. Keep in contact with loved ones as often as you can, through whatever means are available to you.
10. Don’t go looking for a fight, but if a fight finds you, fight back. Even if you lose, you’ll still be given more respect than just cowering in a ball. Defend yourself.
“Say excuse me” is a great lesson inside and out, we don’t have that enough in today’s society
These aren't just rules for prison but life. I listened three times to make sure I got every detail of your advice. You truly are an inspiration for everyone.
His advice is useable out of prison aswell its super useful for getting a good outlook I think
@@mnrsteeljoutafel it's just common sense to most folk
An inspiration for going to prison?.....c'mon man🤦♂️
Just remember his advice next time you're taking 1 up the ass
@@Ali-yh9qi an inspiration for going to prison and coming out a better person?
Hey Larry, I am a retired Police Officer and did a couple of years as a Corrections Officer before I was hired by the Police Dept and everything you say about prison is so very true. Just discovered your channel and love it. You tell it like it is.
🐷🐷
@@bala2846 🙈
If somebody rape me in the prison and I report that is that snitching?
ACAB!
@@bala2846 😅👏🏼
Rule #1: Don't go to prison
Rule#2: See Rule #1
rule #3 if by chance rule#1 and #2 don't work... don't snitch
@@scottjgrant3345rule #4 Respect respect respect.
@@scottjgrant3345if someone hits you with their car you're not calling the cops?
@@EccentricOffGrid Why would i go to prison if someone hit me with their car?
What if someone falsely put you in jail?
Good job Larry. I did state time in MD and ten rules exactly right. STAY FREE BRO, DON'T THE AIR SMELL GREAT!!👍
Timestamps
10 - 0:46 - Do Your Time
9 - 2:01 - Stick To Your Word
8 - 2:46 - Say "Excuse Me"
7 - 3:40 - Listen Before You Talk
6 - 4:41 - Mind Your Own Business
5 - 6:36 - Be Clean
4 - 10:10 - Knock Before You Enter
3 - 12:38 - Respect The Phone
2 - 16:47 - Pay Your Debts
1 - 19:06 - No Snitching
Thank you
Thanks
Cool thx
@Billy Cheek Buster do you follow those rules
I think important thing is mind your own business.
Rule 11: Remember to use Larry’s awesome advice
LOL that's just a given
Right!
Rule 12 don't get caught and go to prison
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief rule 12: don't go to prison
I think the best advice Larry gave is not to go to prison in the first place.
#1 rule DONT GO TO PRISON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CALL NOBODY **BRO**!!!!😮
Damn I came here to say that!!!!
Beat me to it.
Haha for real!
Rule #2. Don't pick up the soap.
RESPECT sir! Those are great rules to live by in LIFE, not just prison. Not sure how I found you, but I’m going subscribe because you sound like you’ve figured out. Blessings to you and your loved ones.
I appreciate the clarification on 'snitching'. One case I know of from a few years ago a couple, law abiding neighborhood parents, were harassed because they reported when they found out a neighbor, 28 yrs old, was giving a few kids in the neighborhood alcohol and pills, because they 'snitched'. No, parents will protect children, and why a 28 yr old man would be hanging out with 12 yr old boys, trying to get them intoxicated, is a huge concern any adult should speak up on. That's not snitching but simply being a decent human being with a functioning brain.
Exactly, the rules about snitching don't apply to law abiding citizens. If you see something against the law, report it. We gotta keep our neighborhoods safe and our streets clean.
To me it seems like in some cases, possibly this one, these people are generally just considered losers by their own peers so they hang out with younger people. Not always but when I was 14 or 15 I was also hanging out with 20 year olds, none of who I feel ever tried to take advantage of me.. In certain cases they just may be outcasts
'Harassed', if that piece of shit 28 year old ever made it anywhere behind bars as soon as anyone found out he would be bashing target number one. He'd get the shit kicked out of him so hard you could give him a colonoscopy a week later and it'd still come out clean
Snitches get stitches.
Was he 28 or 18
Retired Australian screw here. Great vid and even better advice for new inmates. Thank you for doing this. It should be mandatory watching for all new inmates in my opinion. Much respect to you Sir.
Mick - my late granddad was a prison officer for 40 years and told me prison rehabilitates.
Where he worked, he rose to Deputy Commissioner and was highly respected even after retirement.
I’m 53, never been arrested and I can say I’ll never spend a second in prison! Yet I still love your channel!!!
Larry, I never did a stint, don't ever plan to, and probably won't. But I have a few friends who have, and I enjoy learning about prison culture and "the rules" (cuz ya never really know), and your channel is my favorite on the subject. Good shit man, hope you are living free life to the fullest.
in the military we were told once, "to always say "thank you " " to the people making the food, when my parents were visiting and I did that out of normality, they asked "are you just doing that for us" or "do you just do that because you are told to"
no, just because I respect anyone anyone who makes my food
yes you are right i was in 1967 army
My parents taught me the same
Larry I may be wasted now but I really hope you see this. You’re a damn standup dude and everyone can see it. One of the few people on CZcams to not bs and always keep it real with no ill intentions. I wish you much success and always recommend your channel to everyone I know. You teach me a lot about the US system and are extremely knowledgeable in your field. From 0 subscribers to know you haven’t shifted your outlook and that’s extremely commendable. You’re a true tough guy in my eyes and again I wish you and infinite amount of success. My respect always with you. Love from London, UK.
Idk how you typed all that out wasted
" I tired, I wasted, I love you darling"
@@markray6113 as someone who is thoroughly drunk. Autocorrect helps
@@desertweasel6965 mvp comment
Took him 3 and half hours of revising lol
The TOP 10 rules to follow universally, anywhere, are what Larry Lawton just expounded in this video!! AMEN!! Everyone out there needs to listen n follow.......everyday!
Mad respect to you man. You turned your life around and some of these videos i can only imagine helped someone else from getting away from that life
Ironically, many of these rules work just as great on the outside. Stick to your words, say excuse me, listen before you talk, mind your own business...
Thank you for sharing Larry 👍
You've got that right
These are rules that probably 70% of american kids have never been raised with.
Is it just me, or is minding these rules natural to most of the Russians? Вывози за базар, не суйся не в свое дело... Знакомо, не правда ли?
A lot of the problems in North America wouldn’t be a problem if everyone abided by these simple rules.
@@hoffbyte И стукачей.
I've always said one of the key problems with this world right now is that people don't mind their business in the right situations then stay silent in situations where people should speak up.
That and not understanding other people's lives. Sort of the antithesis, but not. People are still so closed off even in the age of worldwide information sharing.
Nailed it. Pedophilia, child abuse, drug peddling, child sex tourism, child genital mutilation (yes, both sexes, not just girls), corruption cover-ups...the list goes on and on, a lot of people just stand silent and do nothing. But if someone choose a same sex partner, or chooses cannabis instead of antidepressants, or chooses to vape instead of smoke, then it's fingers pointed at them and lots of judgments. As the old saying goes: We play silly games to win silly prizes.
Larry I'm not really a online guy after 22yrs down. I've had to make an exception for you. The HONESTY & HUMILITY you bring is priceless
Hello from Barcelona Spain.
Im glad because i understand almost every Word you say.
Thanks for talking in that way.
Its very interesting.
What way speaking English 😅😅😅
@@Itsyourboy903speaking *clearly*. Not too fast, not too mumbly, not slurring one word to the next, etc. Next time try thinking for 5 seconds lml
You are a natural story teller. I was ice fishing today and listened to your stories for hours. Keep up The good work and greetings from Finland
I have a feeling that Finland correction system is quite different. Is that your perception?
@@Skarry ye. Its actually correction. If ur a good prisoner u can get education etc but also if ur a bad prisoner u can be 20 hours in a cell per day. It depends on u.
Love listening to you Larry, I’ve never been to jail but you “breathe out wisdom”. These 10 rules make so much sense and should be applied to civvie life too. Thank you for posting.
Agreed. I will sharpen my shank just in case.
@@Skarryp
They already are but some ppl dont abide by them. Those ppl usually end up in prison or worse.
Shut up as if?
I love how you say it like it is. Raw, real and no sugar coating
Imagine if these "rules" were applied on a daily bases. Good work Larry.
That’s what I was thinking
Larry you one of the most real people I've ever met, Former C/O here, Thanks with what you're doing.
8 out of the 10 are simply showing respect for the other person.
We need this kind of civility in the 'civilian world'.
An armed society is a polite society.
@@markmcelroy1872 an armed society is a society of idiots
@@markmcelroy1872everybody's armed in prison and larry has to do psas like this urging people towards basic decency, so no.
Which two were not about showing respect?
I would appreciate Larry coming to my job and teaching people hygiene rules
Thanks Larry, your wisdom is greatly appreciated.
Hi Larry..tho I've never been locked up...watching your videos has given me reasons that I sure don't want to be..thanks for being a deterrent to crime.✌
That's the goal. Think before you act and don't find yourself in prison
Alot of people get locked up not because of so called crime but the police like taking people to jail for stupid reasons.
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief exactly. There are no bad people, just bad decisions.
You might still be though. Police and judicial corruption is everywhere.
@@larrygonzales5245 well…there are definitely some bad people man
Great video Larry it's important for people to try and not go to prison but if someone does have to then this video can really help them survive
Absolutely, you've got that right
Honestly you should teach these in every high school right on the first day of every school year!
Very educational. Kids in high school should hear you speak.
I just subscribed. I'm an oldie but a goodie. 74 years young and the only got in trouble for a traffic ticket. However, I was once a musician singer songwriter for the church in the 1970's and got hooked up with the Chaplain at San Quentin Prison in Northern California. I took part in the Sunday Chapel services twice. This was an experience I will never forget. At the end of the service an inmate came to me and showed me my Bible stuck down his pants. How the hell could I tell him not to keep it. He was so honest to show me that he snatched it. I told him to please keep it. He smiled and walked away. God bless this guy. ❤
Also, I appreciate how much you interact with your subscribers. Makes us feel more connected with you.
for someone who has been to jail, your spot on about everything.
Thanks man. Good advice all around.
I'm a retired housing sergeant (Florida D.O.C.) and you are spot on with your list, but I guess this could be covered under respect, other guys bunks and property , I've had to deal with fights over someone visiting a friend and sitting on and messing up someone else's bunk and going through their property.
When it comes to hygiene you got guys that take to the extreme, had one get shanked for taking a crap in the shower and not cleaning it up.
Most of the time I was fair and decent and gave them space when it came to the petty stuff, however there's always that one special one who makes things hard on everyone in there.
Great vid 🙏 My friends a ex con,served 7 years and when I showed him this video he agreed 100% on this list.
Number 0: Don't commit crimes that have custodial sentences.
Thanks Mr. Lawton for keeping it real. I know this is a very late comment, however, you told the truth on everything. Been there and done that. Nevada State Prison for 10 years, and I followed your rules, even before I knew of you. 17 years on the streets. You're doing a good thing here! RESPECT!
Hey Larry. I just got out after doing two and a half years on a ten year sentence. I’m currently out on parole. Could you make a video talking about what guys can do to readjust back to every day life with families, relationships, work, and how to reconnect with their kids. Thank you Larry!! Keep doin what you’re doin brother.
Just don't do anything stupid. You know what that means.
Hello Brian, I don’t have any advice to give, but the fact that you asked this question shows that things will work out for you.
Just don't go to the hole...
@@chickenlover657 Problem there is....
@@Bubbles99718 Impulse control? Lack of IQ? What does it take to obey the law? Nothing much judging by 95% of the population. So I don't see the problem, unless....
It sounds like the top 10 rules to follow in prison are also pretty good rules to follow in life. Great video. Keep up the good work.
This guy is the most common sense, down to earth person I've ever seen. Best wishes, and love your channel man.
Lessons in life. Great podcast! As I watched the video, I saw Rule # 1. It reminded me of when I would see in movies about two inmates having a conflict and if the guard comes to intervene asking "What's the problem?" The inmates would stop and say, "No problem".
I was a LT. in Delaware for 26.5 years. This video is spot on. Keeping clean is a must. There was several fights due to the “Vikings “ of the cell.
🧼did you drop this....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
My Dad raised us saying promises can be broken but, your word defines who you are. Always be a man of your word.
Larry , you're a stand-up guy, and you deserve all the respect owed. If only others would live by a respectable code of ethics, this life we are all given would be a bit more profitable. Take care and a long good life to you, sir🙏🤘😎🤘.
I opened my phone and read this. Thank you very much. I needed that because sometimes people just don’t care and I wonder why I do things. I appreciate you.
@LarryLawtonJewelThief Thank you for replying to my comment. That means a lot and it shows that you care more than making videos and getting paid. Some people just don't or won't ever get it. In one word I think its respect and a small amount of that goes a long way. I look forward to watching more of your videos, stay safe.
Larry forgot an important rule of prison life: "BE HONEST! DO NOT STEAL!" Yes, I know most of my fellow inmates are in prison due to being dishonest, but if you take ANYTHING from a fellow inmate without his permission you risk a knife in the back.
I don’t how I found your channel but damn your straight up honest about everything and you are not ashamed to say this or that. Hopefully you never return to that life. I love you channel.
Rule number 11. Don't use the words punk or bitch unless you ready to war. Larry you the man brother. Love your videos.
Prison was the best thing for me at the time. I used my time to reflect on who I was and and who I wanted to become. I came out of changed person and that would not have happened if not for prison.
I think I'm about to go and I hope it makes me a better person
I know I want to be better. Is there a library I can always use?
Congratulations for gaining fruit from self examination. It takes courage to be honest with yourself. May you be blessed .
You gave good wisdom. I hope I never see an inside of a jail, but I appreciated everything you had to say. Your a good man. When a man can change his heart, that is a good man.
Excellent points- FOR EVERYONE that should be followed for EVERY DAY life, in or out.
Mr Lawton, you are a teacher of wisdom of prison life, these young bucks need to listen to you, I let my cousins kids listen to you, God bless you and happy holidays to you and your family.
Just got out last month, short timer only two years, I just found you’re channel I just want to say awesome content! And many blessings.
When I got out of the feds, a few other guys that were also in my same circle were getting out right around the same time ... and you know how it goes, everyone is saying what they're gonna do for the boys that ain't getting out (send money, introduce some sh!t, stuff like that..) and I was no different.. "I got you bro, I got you bro" ... but I did send money to a couple of the fellas and when I spoke to them afterwards, they'd tell me about all the other guys who just disappeared and were never heard from again and I promise you, I PROMISE YOU ... that little 100 bucks here 100 bucks there that I sent meant THE WORLD to them guys ... not because of the money itself, but because I kept my word ... I kept my word
Some criminals are best ignored and forgotten! Are you perhaps thriving among criminals?
Rethink your life and don't repeat failures, just as most jailbirds focus on!
You’re tough on the outside, Larry, but you are good-hearted on the inside.
I subscribed to you, as I’ve already learned much about life from you from this first video.
Keep them coming, and remember…BE GOOD! 😃
Larry it is good to see you looking well. I really like your CZcamss!
It seems like many of these rules apply to life outside of prison. I will keep them in mind! Thanks, stay free!
It's interesting and scary to hear how something fairly small (like bumping into someone and not saying sorry) can be lethal in prison.
Not only in prison.
Passing gas can get you killed in prison. Now think about that.
I take my hat off to you Larry. You're always very honest with us and I really appreciate how you never glorify crime or prison. Many of us grew up with the wrong influences and as a result, we thought that crime is cool when it's really not. Thanks for being a positive influence to so many people!
You are amazing OG Everyone needs this information Thank You
Thanks Larry, this is great advice in general.
These are good rules for life in general too. Thanks for the quality content, Larry! Much love and respect!
I've been lucky in life !!! I've never been homeless and I've never been in prison !!! But it's all about luck !!! It scares the hell out of me, the thought of going to prison !!! I'm 68 yrs old now so I have just about survived up to now without messing my life up !!! But if you are dealt a bad hand in life who knows ???? Larry, you are really intelligent !!!! I can't believe you have spent time in prison !!! You are really interesting to listen to and you know what you're talking about !!! All the best !!!!
Life is not luck. You are in control of what happens to you. It's skill and talent
@@greer2402that’s ridiculous. Of course luck is a part of life. You are not completely in control of everything that happens
Thank you
Rule number 11. Don't be a criminal and you can enjoy your freedom forever.
Perhaps
Yeah because no one has ever been wrongfully convicted before.
We don't have a justice system, we have a legal system.
@@minutiesabotage
MIscarriage Of Justice?
It seems, at first, to be unfair
To share the blame! I wasn't there
When things , which other people did,
Went wrong!
They consequently made a bid To extricate themselves from sin,
Although their evidence was thin!
However they all tried their best!
If only they had just confessed
And left me out of what occurred,
His Honour would have not inferred
That I was part of all their wrong!
The jail's where they, not I belong
Confession's something which all dread, However, it should now be said,
There have been times when I've been free
Though, truth be told, it ought not be,
That others suffered for my guilt.
It was my head which ought to tilt,
Yet I was spared my punishment
And never thought I should resent
The trespass which was meted out.
I was prepared to simply flout
Conventions of an honest soul!
My feeble conscience lacked control
And I allowed the lie to stand,, By simply being underhand!
So now it's time to pay my debt!
Whatever verdict has been set,
It cannot match the dues I owe
As only I and Jahweh know,
And yet I'm free! I can't abscond
From His impenetrable bond!
When I'm released, from these four walls,
I'll do my utmost in the halls
And in the highways, anywhere,
To listen and to gently share
The story of how I was freed
By keeping faith with Christians Creed.
@@minutiesabotage police government looking for any little reason to arrest u
Straight into the content, succinct points of well-founded widsom... yup - another gem from someone who knows gems. Respect Larry!
The first rule was kind of hypocritical, calling people "whiners" but ironically his entire youtube channel is dedicated to telling stories of how bad prison was, i like his videos but that just didn't make sense to me lol.
And it's not a bad thing, just hypocritical that he thinks talking to other people about bad shit is a burden on others.
Hope you're having a nice day Larry and a good start to the new year. Blessings my man and much love
Thank you and right back atcha
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief I've also been really enjoying the podcast. It's a treat to listen to
Fill the hot pot when it was at the end was a HUGE one in the jail I had to do time in. Among everything else Larry mentioned here!
Rule #1: “Don’t got to Prison…”
One of my personal rules from when I did my time, was to always assume my roommate had something he didn't want the c/o's to know about. So I would keep my property neat and organized, and conduct myself in a manor that the c/o's wouldn't really notice me. In other words, I tried to never give the c/o's a reason to shake my house down.
I always thought there was something a little bullshit about the "no snitching" thing, but Larry finally helped me understand it. If you're a criminal and you run to the law, you're basically playing both sides and It makes sense that you're left with everyone against you in the end.
There are different types of ratting, but Larry is hardly an Expert Convict obviously, even though he makes 20 grand a month pretending to be. There’s “dry snitching,” which is even more common and chicken shit than full blown ratting. That’s when you tell something to someone else who is a full blown rat, knowing that THEY will snitch. Snitching is sadly pandemic in the joint. It’s so common in some prisons that there are few if any repercussions for doing it, mainly because the guy getting ratted on gets moved away to another prison than the snitch. And since you can’t shank all the snitches, too many, and since you never really know who the rat is, a Snitch Culture exists.
@@jackraptor1581I never thought expert convict gatekeeping was a thing 😂
I lived in a bad area as a teenager. I spent more than a few nights in jail too. Lock-up culture is an extension of street / hood culture. Playground culture for badasses, degenerates, and fuck-ups. The first thing I learned on the playground was NEVER SNITCH. Two things happen if you snitch / go to the authorities with a beef:
1) Nothing: The teachers /cops / gaurds don't give a fuck that some asshole bullied you, stole from you, or raped your punk ass.
2) Loss of respect: The other kids / gang members / inmates will rightly see you as a rat and a pussy. This will cause you more grief than any possible benefit
The one rule he left out was "Handle Your Business" If you have a problem with someone, handle it yourself. Like our host did when he smashed his cellies head into the wall. Handle it yourself, and take the consequences like a man. Don't be a pussy.
Snitches and pedos aren't hated so much for being snitches and pedos as they are for being cowards. Opportunistic shitbags. Believe it or not, prison and street gang cultures are honor based. It's why they are so violent and unforgiving. I worked as a white collar professional for decades after escaping the 'hood. It was awful. Most motherfuckers in suits wouldn't last a week inside, because they have no sense of honor, and are total pussies who lie like shit. Their word is worthless, and you never know when they'll back-stab you.
Everything this guy says comes down to honor and respect.
Fucking babies and snitching are about as dishonorable as it gets, inside or out of the joint.
Handle your business.
how do you avoid rape
@mikechalklen3102 L take, probably criminal take/wannabe criminal take. Your favorite movie is probably Godfather take
Quick note on number 5 (Be Clean), DO NOT wait until lights out to then take a shit while your cell mate is trying to fall asleep. Good way to get catch a beating. Better learn how to schedule your personal appointments.
Telling it like it is. Great video Larry.
Thanks Larry for all your wisdom and advice. My dad was in prison when I was in 6th grade till I graduated jr high for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, got blamed by everyone else, judge found out he dropped out of public school which I’m guessing increased his sentence to get his GED. Hearing all that you’ve shared with all of us gives me insight into maybe what my dad probably went through in prison. I don’t know what level of security he was in tho. The people that got my dad involved were co workers trying to steal money from the company they worked for. I wish I had written more letters to my dad when he was in or more phone calls but when he got out he seemed ok at first but then cheated on my mom and left when I started college. I imagine prison can change someone a lot. A lot of my dads side have been to prison but I have not thus far and I hope I never do. Thank you for what you do Larry. Much peace and happiness to you
Mine too. Thanks
Don't blame your actions for your Dad's mistakes. HE chose to bounce... no amount of letters or phone calls can be a reason that HE makes HIS choices.
I did 12 years, and walked out a New Man... with a Better Plan. You are NOT your Father, nor are you responsible for his choices. Be THE BEST man YOU can be.
Pray for your Dad... it will make a difference.
Take Care and God Bless.
Nice judge. Sends the uneducated to prison to become more uneducated.
There's a new drinking game out there on the internet. Take a drink every time Larry says "fuck"
This is the best list I’ve heard on CZcams….I did
A dime at Florence prison ,Arizona…. Everyone one of these tips is spot on
Good stuff, wherever you go. Even on the outside, keeping your word, respecting people's spaces and communications, staying clean, paying debts, and minding your own business are never bad ideas.
These are solid rules for life outside of prison. Many of us love hearing you speak Larry, please never slow down!!
Not sure why you ended up in my recommended feed...glad you did though! Subbed. Never been to prison, just city & county lock up.
Anyway thanks for sharing your wisdom & experience.
All these can apply really well to all aspects of life ty❤
Honestly some of these are just solid life advice in general.
Totally!
Great potential for ten commandments for a new religion. :)
I wanna meet this guy and listen to his stories in person. It is just pure experience
Top rule...DON'T GO TO PRISON
They should make it mandatory for all new guys to watch this video! It would definitely help. Good video, bro!
Larry has so much wisdom to share ❤
Thank you! The more info I can pass on to inform people about what really happens in prisons, the better
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief You've got more than a million people here, and those million people are sharing your knowledge with even more minds. I've got to believe we can create real change here. I've learned so much from you; my mind has been completely changed! And it's the highlight of my week to get a response from you ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I propose a new drinking game which should be played while watching a Larry Lawton video. Every time he says "obviously" you need to take a drink. Most in here would be drunk as a skunk within 10 minutes...lol!
Highly respect your work, Larry. This information is highly appreciative. Wish you the best, in life.
Thank you for the videos you’re really helping people on both sides, people facing time and people that don’t understand people doing time. My little brother went in at 17 for a crime he didn’t commit and he’s been there over 20 years in California level 4 corrections facilities. I been praying and paying for years hoping for justice I won’t stop until he’s out with me.
Am curious what sort of hobbies, etc, you did to keep mentally sharp in prison. Doing 14 on a 20 in Texas, I read lots of books, averaged 50 books a year until the last 4 years. Then I discovered I could write novels, and wrote many hundreds of pages worth in a "magnum opus" book series I planned to finish off and publish when I got out. In 2020, I paroled and hauled out 2,000 handwritten pages. (I'm still transcribing the texts into electronic format to this day. It's ironic that distractions in the outside world have greatly slowed my productivity. I was very focused, as my novel-series was tremendous entertainment for myself while I was locked up. Now... not so much. I wish this weren't so, but I let all the nice things about freedom dissipate my time. Am 65 and collecting a good social security check, so I still have LOTS of time to devote to this... just... enjoying the world too much. LOL)
Thanks for sharing Larry. You're opening my eyes to how it really is on the inside.
Just subscribed. ..very interesting...love hearing about life in prison...you're funny too, which I love...😂
I like this it all made sense You bring that on the outside of jail too it makes sense in real life too thank you
Hey Larry
I spent 15 years 9 months 3 days in prison here in mount joy Ireland for gang land activity let's say IV only recently heard about you this video is so on point only some1 in prison not jail would understand but it's the story that got to me most was when you were in que after getting off bus u just got released everything became so overwhelmed for u I understand that feeling hard to describe and harder to forget I want you to know I'm now out 1yr and because of your amazing talks video I'm doing better in life no more jail for (prison)..I went in at 20 now today in 36 what a waste
Lastly don't ever stop believing
You thought me this..new job new home drug free crime free TANK YOU
IRELAND HEARS YOU
Thanks, Larry. Great tips. Can't wait for my vacaction!
Larry, I really like your video and think it also relates to military life i.e. an enlisted jumping chain of command and "snitching" to an officer. Officers ask all the time for feedback but the best thing to say is nothing or "couldn't be happier."
Great advice. I was a CO (Correctional Officer, guard) for 16 years, at a MAX facility. So my perspective is different however I observed many of things you’ve said. Many people don’t realize how polite incarcerated people are compared to the outside. When I’m in a crowd, such as at Costco people will bump into you or reach for an item right in front of your face without saying “excuse me, pardon me” in prison that’s disrespectful and respect is all you’ve got. If a person feels like you’ve disrespected them your life could be jeopardized. The guards who were respectful towards the prisoners had a much easier time at their jobs too. I’m not saying a guard had to be lenient, compromised or corrupt. Just treat prisoners without demeaning them.
One of the homicides that happened while I was employed there was a middle aged prisoner who hadn’t been at a sentenced facility long decided to turn the TV channel in the module common area while several young gang members were watching something. There were words exchanged. Later that evening the younger prisoners ambushed the guy in his room and gave him a beat-down, they later claimed wasn’t intended to kill. Now whether or not that’s true….. Anyway, he ended up deceased at 45 years old.
The reason guards don’t care much for snitches is that they are usually SAM’s too. SAM = Sexual Abuse of a Minor. Not always, but more often than not.
You hit it on the head. I appreciate your comment as it’s coming from a person who understands the inside.
Larry knows what he's talking about and gives good advice. I did 14 years maximum security, level four and five. I could do time with Larry, but I'm not about to go back.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Bro it is so awesome that one of your rules was " say excuse me " ...that's so fuckin cool. Showing a little respect to a fellow inmate is a huge fuckin problem because no one wants to look weak. But respect is a key issue that more people need to embrace
It’s true. Prison is all about respect.