I am told I will probably go to jail for about two weeks starting tommorrow....what will happen...will they handcuff me and shackle me in the courtroom in front of everyone or will they wait till I am outside away from people...I don;t want to be embarrassed.
2006-07-26 03:02:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Can I request to only be handcuffed in front, cuz behind the back causes me a lot of pain.
2006-07-26 03:05:04 · update #1
I guess that it depends on the jurisdiction that you are in. From what I've notice in the US, unless you are unruly, they are likely to have you cuffed in front, possibly connected to a chain that goes around your waist locked from behind. It's movement restrictive, but they aren't overly uncomfortable. They may also use leg irons, but that's designed primarily to limit your speed if you try to make a run for it. (No long strides.) If you are cooperative, they may wait to restrain you outside of the courtroom as the primary point is for standard prisoner transfer and not for public show.
The key thing is not to fight it. That only makes things worse as they may have to be forceful. Also, it's a good sign that you are being "rehabilitated", which does go a long way in jail.
2006-07-26 11:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ѕємι~Мαđ ŠçїєŋŧιѕТ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly likely they will handcuff you in the courtroom and take you out a door no one else uses. You will only stay in handcuffs till you get to the jail. Being embarrassed is part of the jail process.
You are not supposed to feel good about the situation.
2006-07-26 03:07:26 · answer #2 · answered by moonsister_98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you can't request where they handcuff you. Second, some courts do it right there. In fact most do it right there so as to avoid fleeing or even a dangerous situation. Just because you may not be dangerous doesn't mean that others aren't. They can't make that decision based on each cases merit. If you've done something that deserves going to jail, maybe the time in jail will keep you from repeating the experience.
2006-07-26 03:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by Mary J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can request to be handcuffed in front.
I would just keep myself together and not worry about it. The courtroom will be stressful. Just go out and do something fun tonight and try not to stress over it. I would worry more about jail but then again, it's only 2 weeks. No biggie.
2006-07-26 03:06:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mama R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to jail for two weeks most likely you will be in county lock up, not the worst thing, just stay out of trouble watch alot of TV and do your time
2006-07-26 03:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u will only be handcuff only after the judge have sentence u. all person that are handcuff will be handcuff behind as this is to prevent the accuse of assort the police or escort.
2006-07-26 03:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by gpsk77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow I was not know but my guess if you don't win you just go to jail that about it some guard will take you there
2006-07-26 03:08:17 · answer #7 · answered by Linda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will cuff your wrists, then escort you out.
When you change to the jumpsuit, the full shackling will occur.
2006-07-26 03:10:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋