How do you react psychologically if you are told that you are going to serve at least 30 years in prison?

Answer 1

If you can't do the time - don't do the crime

Answer 2

This is one of those questions which is difficult to answer unless you're actually in that situation. However, I would guess it would follow the pattern exhibited by all life-changing events: a period of denial, shock, anger, despair, acceptance and integration.

In addition, most prisoners would probably start pinning their hopes on an appeal - if anything, to get the sentence reduced. Also, it would depend on the country the person was in, as there are different ways a person may get their sentence reduced.

In Thailand, a person can be given a really long prison sentence, and they may pin their hopes on a pardon from the king, an amnesty, and may even try to increase their rating in the hope of getting a bigger reduction when this happens.

Answer 3

I doubt that there is a single reaction to that as I should imagine it depends on an individuals psychology and mental state at the time.

I personally couldn't even begin to think how I'd react to that.

You could argue that if somebody had done something so bad that it warranted that length of time in prison then they probably aren't well balanced in the first place therefore may not react in the same way to a regular person.

Regardless I'd say most would react with a mixture of dispair, fear, anger and worry.

Answer 4

If you get that kind of sentence, you must have done something really serious. If you are the type of person who would do something so serious then basically, you are the type of person who just doesn't care, so in effect, you wouldn't care.
If you are homeless, lazy and don't want to work then perhaps it's the ideal solution for you. You get fed, watered, it's warm in there, they look after you, you can get free education etc. so you could have quite an enjoyable life...well, they do say that prisons in the UK are like a holiday camp these days...

Answer 5

If I am guilty I would accept that actions have consequences and take all the help offered to change my ways. If I am innocent I would feel devastated and probably have to apply a lot of will power not to loose my marbles; after my emotions are contained (with or without help), I would spend every minute trying to clear my name....after-all, there ain't much to do in prison.

Answer 6

First, ignore any judgemental comments, forgive yourself for making the mistake. No one is perfect. Keep yourself mentally and physically active, and make the best possible use of your time while you are there: Educate yourself, and keep your mind off the "time" left....Lastly, use the days to understand the mistake and why it happened, and how not to do it again. Maybe one day you can help someone else through what you have experienced. Remember: One day at a time, and take good care of yourself.

Answer 7

If I was guilty of something deserving of such a sentence then I'd take it patiently. If not then....I'd try to appeal and do all I can to prove my innocence. I'd be pissed though but I'd use the time to finish school and take up what ever hobbies I like that is allowed in prison.

Answer 8

I think it depends on what ya did if it was some violent crime such as child molesting or rape or murder then I hope you react with fear and I also hope that it is horrible and that you hate it and every day is an eternity and you suffer immeasurably and others see this and are maybe deterred from doing the same if it was something benign then I hope you cope and your time goes fast

Answer 9

whoopie.
free everythng!
almost better then being on the dole
better then a paycheck for life..no damn taxes
free food, medical, sex?, clothes, job are plentiful.
Lots of mates to muck around with and no women/men? to tell you that you are not worthy of them.
Ahh the life of leisure and lots of books, tv priveledges, sports, gambling, jungle juice, drugs, anything but responsibility no little children yelling at you to feed them clothe them entertain them..no traffic to fight, free everything... and after thirty years just go out and hold up a convenience store and blow a few blokes away and back you are in again for life.

Answer 10

well a lifetime of protecting your butt, no picking up the soap for you.. like melly mel said in the song ' white lines' dont do it...and youll be ok tkcre

Answer 11

Depends if you are guilty or not! You must have been really bad to get such a sentence!