After a court appearance he was upset and raised his voice so they transferred him to the "hole" and didn't tell him how long.  He has not had a shower since Wed. and has no personal hygeine products.  He is 17 years old, found guilty of escape and damage to gov't supported property for attempting suicide by jumping out transport vehicle at 65 MPH on interstate when he was 15.  Originally would't go to school.
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Calm down, mom. I'm sure if he were still at home and skipped a shower or brushing his teeth for a couple days it wouldn't be a huge deal ... so don't make it a huge deal now. And ... having been locked up for 15 years myself, I can tell you that being in the hole isn't always a bad thing. Boring - yes, but SAFE too. It will give him time for some thinking. Eventually he'll run out of stupid and insignificant things to think about and start thinking about his chosen course in life. That's just what he needs, so back off and let the solitude serve him. \n    The worst thing you can do is reinforce his "poor me" attitude. It's time for him to get his shit together and start acting like a man in his decisions. If he insists on being stupid after this ... make him go it alone.\n   Legally, he has to be offered a shower every 24 hours. Realistically ... there ain't  a damn thing you can do about it if he isn't offered one. Lawsuits won't make a damn bit of difference.
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Suicide is never honorable\nIt is a cowards choice\n5 to 10 years is nothing\nAnd Courts are notoriously lenient\nI would bet no time at all after a sentence of three suspended\nWait and see and appeal the sentence if needed\n\n\nFifty bucks to a donut ( Krispy Kreme glazed )says you do less than 90 days on weekends if any at all\n- I will be here so e-mail me or respond to my questions to collect if I am wrong\n\nSee you at the donut house after court\n- your buying I bet
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Depending on the quantity each time, he could be facing quite a stint in prison.  If that doesn't straighten him out, then nothing will.\nAt the very least, he will be doing at least 3-5 years of prison time; at the worst, he could have 25-50 years.\nEither way, you have to look at it this way, no matter how good a friend he was, no one but himself could save him.  And he was definitely not looking out for himself.\nSorry to hear about him.  I had a friend once who was in kind of the same situation only he wasn't arrested repeatedly, he just kept screwing his life up using drugs.  I lost touch with him, but I have the real feeling that he is now dead.  It saddens my heart.
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I dont think it was fair, they basically dismissed the witness completely.  The fact that he had unprotected sex with a person with HIV shows his skills as a leader. Shit they should but a shower in every city. It would be the cheapest solution to the AIDS epademic. If he was charged, there would be riots. I wonder if he's got AIDS? Heidi
130655
Sure the hell is .do you have a court order? let his P.O know if he is not living up to it get help from family services ,he should be getting"hits"which should sent his ass to jail or prison which is where he belongs if he wouldn't take care of his kids.
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Folks are kind of missing that it wasn't a voluntary act.  If he did it himself then yes he is guilty of public indecency, if he had it done to him then he was actually a victim in the eyes of the law.\n\nWhether he would get a drunk and incapable/disorderly charge is another thing.
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This exact same thing happened to me when I was in junior high.  I didn't report him to anyone myself, but I told my best friend.  And because she cared so much about me, she reported it to the counselor's for me and it was taken care of.  His parents were called, my mom was called, everyone had a meeting, and he was suspended from the school.  I don't know if your case is as extreme as mine was, but the best piece of advice I can give you is report it to someone you trust.
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If he ever makes threats to you or others, or appears that he may be a threat to his own well-being, you can have him arrested as a threat (cops and professionals call this being "Baker-Act'ed", based on the law that allows authorities to arrest a mentally deranged suspect).\n\nPeople who are apprehended in a psychotic state are taken in for short term assessment (usually 24 hours); if they are diagnosed as mentally ill, either acute or chronic, they are taken to short-term facilities for analysis and to allow time for families to try and arrange long term treatment through a residential or other long-term facility for adolescents and minors. \n\nIn some cases, insurance covers mental care, both residential and counseling; otherwise, rely on the state's social services organizations - either this boy gets saved now, or the police will be cleaning up after him in the future - God forbid at the expense of someone else...
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I expect your friend will get no jail time because he plead "innocent" and has not gotten to have a trial. But, if there is a punishment, he might be able to be sentenced under the youthful offenders program in your state if he is under 19 years old. He could be given probation, or a 5 yr (or any part of) suspended sentence, or be sent to a 6 week prison 'boot camp' program, or be given community service work. Jail time is doubtful, but he will probably be on a long probationary period. Please tell him I said, "Good Luck and Stay Out of Trouble !"
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My Nephew did the ultimate deed, at the young age of 23. He deprived us of the man he would have become. He lived hundred's of miles from us and did not reach out to us about his problems. We put him to rest on April's Fool Day. Suicide is a very selfish act, you leave all the people that love you asking WHY!!!
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In most states, and by most educational institution's policies, he must report it to the authorities AND to the student health group IF he thinks she is endangering herself. This is a very hazy area, and most people do not have the courage to report it. Ethically, he should report it.
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nope - he's gotta pop down the hospital or the docs, and get it sorted there - these sorts of things probably dont heal on their own too quickly woithout medical help.
615150
It depends on if he is a high functioning Autism person. Some live very productive lives. There functioning can also be higher some days then others. As for the unwashed dishes and clothes, well that's not being Autism, that's being a teenager. If it really worries you then have the authorities check it out.
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If he is special needs then there should be some consideration of mental competency.  Special needs doesn't always mean that a child doesn't know right from wrong.  If this child knew that the trafficing of drugs was wrong then why did he follow "orders", why didn't he seek help?  If the child was not capable of understanding that his actions were wrong then his lawyer should be caplable of picking up on that fact and have his client declared unfit for trail by reason of mental incompetency.  No matter how much you care for this child you need to let him be accountable for his actions if he is accountable, if not you should have never given him back.
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that is not up to florida but up too the fbi. they did a background check on him and the mental problem wasn't on record. if you are concerned call your local fbi office and they will have it revoked it will go on file and he will have to give up his permit.also he will never be allowed to own a hand gun again. problem solved.
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Suicide is no joke. I would tell his parents or close relatives/friends. If they don't do something about it, you yourself have every right to call a pscyh facility and report it and have him evaluated.
660327
Frustration, Fear, Fatigue could be just very unhappy with himself.\nDefinitely needs to go for help.  Its not easy to get some one to go willingly when in that state of mind but keep a close I on him I know of suicidal tendencies when in that state of being.If it gets so out of hand the police will take him to a hospital for psychiatric immediate help.  But He might never for give you if he is released with no diagnosis from the hospital \nTrust me been there it happen to me \n\nJust listen to what he has to say, but don't judge, be there for him     I WASN'T PUT ON THIS EARTH TO JUDGE I'm no better than the next person but we all need to be loved     Pay attention to some one you love that's the best advice I can give \nGOOD luck to both of you I hope everything will turn out better for you both \nIts a hard situation and you are a good person for caring