I was on probation during covid so I just had to call my PO once a week and then attend counselling over the phone. So much easier lmao.

@sativarosegold3604

2 жыл бұрын

In jail during covid- awful. Probation during covid- awesome lol

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

Not bad.

@DKF_oli

2 жыл бұрын

Jails during covid has been traumatic smh

@musclemark2710

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky as hell!

@tac2527

2 жыл бұрын

I'm on rn and I thought it going to simple it's not they are trying to keep me on it bcs of school grades are 70s

When I was a probation officer 20 years ago, I realized that once you were in the system it was nearly impossible for someone struggling to comply with all the conditions placed on them. I was one of the only PO's to actually empathize and tried to help those who were truly trying. Sadly most of the PO's are as you described and ultimately, I quit after 4 years, because I couldn't treat people with indignity, especially victimless crimes.

@darrenmcintosh8471

2 жыл бұрын

how often do probation officers in the states get contracts taken out on them by offenders

@us-bw6hg

2 жыл бұрын

The conditions placed on them are basically the way most people live on a daily basis. Don't break the law, don't use illegal drugs, don't drink excessively, work a job and support your family. Glad you left the field. Don't need people like you trusted with public safety.

@frednugent2310

2 жыл бұрын

@@us-bw6hg you are absolutely 100 percent without a doubt totally incorrect. I was on probation for almost 2 years. You are ordered to do counseling, community service, called for random drug tests even though i wasn't a drug offender. I could keep going besides the fact all these things must be done through them at their ridiculous prices. All that while holding down a full time job. It was very stressful and very expensive. Fortunately I successfully made it through but if i couldn't financially afford it I would have been sent to jail. Many people cannot afford to successfully complete probation because of the extreme financial hardship. The probation system is designed for failure.

@timdillon4876

Жыл бұрын

@@us-bw6hg please come back when a loved one or someone you have empathy for has to go through the United States justice system or even yourself, you have no clue how lucky you are to be of sound enough mind and raised to be someone who can follow all the rules. A lot of people that are the most down troddin and were raised with all the cards stacked against them cannot escape from their reality and instead of reaching out and trying to uplift and rehabilitate, we put the boot on their neck and treat them like animals. You yourself in all your holier then thou thinking might be one bad day or mistake away from being stripped of your dignity and rights and thrown into the system as well you never know. We should have empathy and compassion on our fellow man, your way of thinking is how the country is currently run and guess what it hasn't worked at all for centuries. European nations show us that mercy and rehabilitation works while we look the other way. There will be a reckoning for us all, God will see to that.

@Miss._Jellyfish_

Жыл бұрын

@@us-bw6hg yeah, I wanna see you get anything other than an entry level position with a criminal record. Let alone having to deal with what you may have experienced in jail or prison. The recidivism rate is high for a reason, the penal system is set up to be a revolving door.

They want you to fail to make their job justifiable. This reminds me of how prosecutors want innocent people to sign a confession for a deal to beat heavy charges.

Wow, I want to say I wasn't surprised how broken EVERY step of the criminal justice process can be, but I was shocked yet again. How depressing at times.

@BaldMancTwat

2 жыл бұрын

America is a country that is deeply divided by almost every single political issue. The only surprising thing is how it's managed to keep going.

@janecoe9407

2 жыл бұрын

once u do yuour time that is it, THERE SHOULD BE NO PROBATION OR STALKING. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE OFFICERS SOMETIMES STALK THESE EX PRISONERS. THEY WALK RIGHT INTO YOUR HOME? OR PARENT;S HOME??? DEMAND MONEY??? WOW. IF THE PERSON DID THEIR TIME THAT IS THE END OF IT. THEY HAVE N RIGHT TO TAKE MONEY OR PRIVACY FROM A PERSON WHO PAID THEIIR DUES .

@Writeous0ne

2 жыл бұрын

"The researchers found that the criminal activities of the offenders declined dramatically when the pre-arrest period was compared to the probation period. This suggests probation was effective in reducing the criminal activities of these offenders."

@phineus8397

2 жыл бұрын

Well if you don't become a criminal you won't have to deal with it

@scoutbane1651

2 жыл бұрын

@@phineus8397 You don't have to be a criminal you dope. You can get thrown in there for smoking pot. In fact there are *a lot* of people in the system for that. Hell, even other drugs, as long as you aren't selling you aren't hurting anybody but yourself. And if you consider that being a criminal, a victimless crime, then god I hope you haven't ever sped, littered or broken any other law, because otherwise I suggest you turn yourself in, since you are then much more of a criminal than these people in the eyes of anybody with at least half a brain cell.

Daily dose of Mr Lawton. Well needed. Thank you man

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I remember being on probation/diversion. Violated with alcohol so I had to do daily pbts for 2 weeks. Judge advised my PO he will be releasing me daily breath tests and this infuriates my PO Officer. She comes up to me and tells me that despite what the judge says I will now do daily pbts with her. I go before the judge. He says I will not need to doing any more breath tests. I clarify with him and tell him what my PO Officer said. He gets downright mad and court orders that I do not do PBTS with the department of probation. That's what happens when a PO Officer tries to fight a judge lol. Best day of my life.

@IamJay02

2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing lol

Hello Larry. My probation officer was an incredible looking lassie! We got along and she liked me. It was spooky. This person, as beautiful as she was had the power to really make my life suck. She never did.

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

You got lucky and I am happy for you

My mind is blown….. This is such an education How dare they get away with stealing from people who have served time

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

I feel ya

@patrickmollohan3082

2 жыл бұрын

How dare they do any of their shit? For the same reason dogs lick their b@lls...because they can!!

Ashamed to say I just got sentenced 3 years probation so I'm looking forward to this one Larry. Thanks for helping me through these difficult times 🖤

@mynamejeff2006

2 жыл бұрын

good luck try to stay outta trouble now.

@justinw29

2 жыл бұрын

All the best to you

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

Hang in there

@thedaily30

2 жыл бұрын

I really hope you get a good PO. And as shitty as probation is, I’d take it over time locked up any day of the week. Just remember THEY WANT YOU TO FAIL. They want you to fcuk up. This system is designed that way, Stuart, and it’s very effective at hemming its victims up. Walk the line, prove them wrong. You can beat it.

@sativarosegold3604

2 жыл бұрын

@@thedaily30 unless you have what's known as a shy bladder like me, then you're fked cuz you can't meet the testing requirements lol

I remember when my friend was staying with us while he was on probation, I used to drive him to probation and his officer would call him at all hours to make sure he was doing what he was supposed to and he reached his breaking point a few times because she would show up at his job while he was under a car fixing something and demand a urine test right then and there. and she would show up at my house and make comments and it was very stressful for him. and let me tell you the day he was free he got everyone together and had a party and was just so relieved.

Hey Larry, As a felon from CA who only did just under a year in county for one gram of heroin in ‘99 then 7 yrs probation. Yeah 7.. well I violated a few times by absconding so it got extended. My PO was a total Pr-k. He would do anything and everything to try and violate me. To this day 20yrs later I can’t piss in a cup without PTSD. Thanks for exposing how sadistic the system and many of the officers are. Love your channel.

@raminrouchi202

Ай бұрын

Yea people don't understand.....passing can make life worse for you. Passing that drug test don't mean you're free.

I was on probation for 2 yrs My PO was a duck the first couple meetings. Once he saw I was not a problem he relaxed. I was on time, played their game by actually filling out the questionnaire each month, was chill, never went in with a attitude. I just played his game. It's all about how you conduct yourself Larry

@ogTianZiTene

2 жыл бұрын

I was on probation for 3 years, it really is about how you conduct yourself. On probation one really only has to follow their guidelines, listen to their PO and do what they need to do. If PO doesn't see you as an issue, early termination is possible and/or PO will be a lot more lax.

@RLShenans

2 жыл бұрын

I get off probation july of this year. Haven't had any problems other than some miscommunication between my PO and classes I'm taking that were assigned to me, which was quickly resolved. Do everything they tell you to do and you'll be alright

@gjackson5616

7 ай бұрын

Was on probation a year and half got off this past April my po was chill paid off all my fees super early past my class she stretched out my check in dates was seeing her every 2 months and a half only had 2 piss test and 1 home visit and i wasn’t even there 😂 I was at work they just ask mom if I lived there

Larry, good to see you still working so hard on this. This experience truly changed your life.

watching your videos reminds me so much of my dad hes currently in prison and i hardly ever get to talk to him so watching you makes me happy

Thank you for the video Larry! My mom had such a heart for the people she tried to help in our states probation dept. Ultimately, she felt she couldn't help after seeing her people end up on the news for new charges. Keep bringing this injustice to people and society into light Larry!

I got sentenced to a year unsupervised probation And I’m still watched everyday I couldn’t imagine being on supervised probation my heart goes out to anybody on supervised probation I love the videos Larry thank you

@commandingsteel

2 жыл бұрын

really? watched how... I'm on 2 years unsupervised probation and have never met my probation officer... although i got out of jail right as covid started

@marshalldodderer9561

2 жыл бұрын

@@commandingsteel police waiting outside my work every they come in as “customers” but never buy anything my plate gets run constantly I’ve never even been to jail I got caught with a gram of mushrooms and now I have a felony with the unsupervised probation and absolutely no criminal background at all but the police in my town are known to be very sneaky and will do anything to give someone a VERY hard time

@commandingsteel

2 жыл бұрын

@@marshalldodderer9561 hmmm, damn... although it sounds like you might be being a bit paranoid, although i could see small town cops doing this

@janecoe9407

2 жыл бұрын

@@marshalldodderer9561 WHEN YOUR PROBATION ENDS U MIGHT WANNA PACK UP AND START LIFE ELSEWHERE IN ANOTHER STATE?

@zayjacksontv8035

9 ай бұрын

Sadly me

I worked probation, both adult and juvenile, doing most of my time in juvenile. Reason I left was I couldn't leave it at the office when it came to kids. That affected me, and in turn, I knew it would affect my own family. I wanted to adopt half of them (ended up taking in and raising 2 kids years later), and would be upset worried about them every day. Where I got very angry was when we had an appointment for a juvenile, and the parent would be very late because they were upstairs with their own PO, not doing the right things, then they would come & aggressively yell at their child, telling us they had no idea why their kid was doing bad, as if they weren't setting the example & not parenting. For me, #1 thing was someone's intention & effort for their children.

@Mordo___

Жыл бұрын

You’re an absolutely amazing woman god bless you! Kind souls like you aren’t who they want in that position anyway❤❤❤

I just wanted to thank you. You're such a huge inspiration. I spent 5 years in gladiator school when I was 19. Im so proud of you. Thank you

Just saw your interview on the news about crime today! You’re such an inspiration and I’ve been watching your videos for over a year now! Keep up the great work, you’re changing so many lives and inspiring so many people to do the right thing! Love from the east coast!!!

Thank you Larry for what you do and don't apologize for getting emotional it shows you have your heart in this

Larry, I love your content you put out. I did a bid in NY which is just as fucked as the feds, believe me. I'm so glad to see that you changed your ways and now help people in anyway you can. This story hit home, I remember my release date and how scared I was of the "Free World". I was shaking walking through the main entrance. Went through 5 P.O.s during my parole, which you can imagine how wonderful that must have been. My last one was brutal, showing up at my job and my house at 3 am when I worked at 5 am for piss tests and curfew checks. I hated the fact that he would broadcast my past to everyone around when he showed up and make me feel like I'm still a convict. And yes all they wanted was cash. No help for you at all, just keep the revolving door swinging. Keep up the amazing work brother. Mad love to you and your family. Your a real hero for guys like us.

Hey Larry. I've been watching your videos for a bit, particularly the GTA V reviews and GQ/Insider movie reviews. I am a biology PhD candidate with a clean record and relatively comfortable life with no reason to learn about prison and crime stuff, but I like watching your videos because I find a certain value in understanding the hardships convicts and reformed criminals go through to get back on their feet in free society. You explain things in a very great and relatable way, so great job on your videos! You are a very nice guy and I hope more people can appreciate that.

I've caught a lot of your videos but this is one of your best. Just raw honesty about a system that is meant to keep you a criminal. It says a lot about your experience that, ten years on, you're still dealing with the trauma.

Nice job, Larry. I like the passionate, deeply personal rambles like this that you do from time to time.

Hey Larry. I appreciate everything you do. Thankyou for telling everyone how it actually is.

What an amazing man you are sir. The knowledge and just real talk that you share is absolutely priceless. The system is horribly broken no doubt. My father was a Probation officer for many years. He left the field out of frustration. 100 percent the system wants people to fail. He wanted his clients to excel in life and not fail. He was often scolded and told he was to close to his clients. He was accused of making it to easy for his clients and that he should bring the hammer down more. My pop always saw the good in people. He initiated several fresh start programs. He worked with men on the row. People with zero hope of getting out but he wanted to help them. People in prison are human beings. They are not society's trash. They are people who made choices that led them where they are. He believed everyone had change in them. They just needed guidance. Thank you Larry for keeping it 100

Thank you Larry for telling how it is! Really appreciate you man

I have watched many of your videos and this is the best one yet. This one really hit home with me because I experienced very similar experiences with my parole/probation time and it was spot on to what I went through. I came to the exact same conclusions as you. The system does not want to let go of you, it doesn’t want you to succeed and they want to break you for for good. My experiences still haunt me today even though it has been nearly 18 years since I have gained unconditional release. This video has helped me to see that no matter how hard the system tried to break me down I beat them by doing the next right thing every day, minute by minute, hour by hour. Thank you Mr. Larry for helping me tonight.

In Massachusetts, a condition of supervised probation allowed the probation department to search your home without needing to show probable cause. About five years ago the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court struck down this condition as a violation of Fourth Amendment rights.

I couldn't join the Navy for 2 years due to a fire without a permit charge that i got while on a friends land with permission to make the fire. The fire was no bigger in diameter than a normal size pizza pan you put in your oven at your home. I had to take over 10 drug tests while going to court over this bullshit. If the general public knew how much bullshit existed within the "justice" system, this entire country would be on fire. Luckily I had a Grandfather that loved me and could help me out with a lawyer and even then he ended up having to out and out ask the lawyer what it would take to make this all end so his grandson could actually get the fuck out of TN and join the Navy. The lawyer said 3,000 dollars. (this was after 2 years of court appearances and going to arson classes and community service and thousands of dollars.) I was never even convicted of a crime and had to pay an enormous amount of money, take classes, and drug tests for something that I should have never been fucked with over. Thats why I will be applying to law school next year and will use every fiber of my being to combat this bullshit system of extortion. Love what you do.

@Maddolis

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with your future in law man, I hope you can make a difference.

@paulf1461

2 жыл бұрын

good luck m8

@1degRazz

2 жыл бұрын

L bozo keep whining we dont care

@justsomeguy-yd3yw

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck dude! Don't get Epsteined!

@moosehand8721

2 жыл бұрын

Hope the judge gets something that nuclear energy can't wash off.

You are doing good stuff Lawton. You have turned your difficult experiences into a lesson for everybody.

I love the fact that you keep it real Larry. Amazing content that helps me out a lot.

I've successfully completed probation 1 out of 3 times. This time around I'm 15 months in to 36 on paper after being released. You gotta play their game and document EVERYTHING. Your word vs a POs word in court is worthless. I've been sober for almost two years now. I'm having trouble finding a job and I'm not even a felon.

@anthonygruber2557

2 жыл бұрын

You can always fine something in home building or remodeling

@YourFavoritePO

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Document EVERYTHING!!! I was a PO for 5 years. Now I help ppl 1 on 1 get out the system successfully

@mangrove21

2 жыл бұрын

gotcha there,i kinda lucked out ,had the F, but had already had a good trade reputation,most times the manager or owner would just lose that part of my personel file,,but being in a tight comunity,,you got used to the stares/comments,,had 12 sober years after this escapade,ive made a more detailed comment on a newer response,be well,be blessed,keep pluggin along

@JimBob-ky8sm

Жыл бұрын

It's the only real way to do it successfully. Pay your fines Etc... stay clean for the most part and if you're careful you might be able to sneak a few beers every now and then. Worst drug you can do of all of them and get caught unfortunately is marijuana cuz it stays in your system so long just use your brain you'll be fine man.

You’re absolutely right… once you’re in the system they want to keep you there. It’s not fair at all! You the man Larry!

Nice video Larry. I really appreciate you making a video letting people know the system and how it is really not set up to help , but to fail. Although, I am an older person, I have come close plenty of time, in going to prison. I am glad to see and watch your videos explaining what is like, and the system in general. I hope someday. I could help in your prison reform movement.

I’m currently on federal pretrial release with an ankle monitor. My sentencing is February 7th in Tampa. Wish me luck Lar. Thanks for the insight

@MarylandGuy-ey3st

2 жыл бұрын

What did you get convicted of?

@mattdamutt

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck bro and stay strong, it's all worth it in the end.

@Jeramithehuman

2 жыл бұрын

@@mattdamutt thank you

@justinnguyen1290

2 жыл бұрын

Man I’ve been on ankle monitors for a probation violation for misdemeanor battery. I got a DUI due to BS prescribed medication and haven’t been ti court for that yet. I’ve been on the ankle bracelet since first week of December. All over a misdemeanor. I hate Kansas!

@Jeramithehuman

2 жыл бұрын

@@justinnguyen1290 at least you’re not looking at fed time like me. Been on the monitor since May 2021. If you’re wondering why I’m commenting I got my date pushed back to April 11th. My attorney said I can’t self surrender either so I’m guaranteed to start my 57 months that day. Good luck to you

Damn. Everything you described about probation is exactly what I'm dealing with pre-sentence/pre-trial. The fact that they are treating someone who is legally 100% innocent the same as someone who has been convicted shows that the system is getting worse, not better.

This is crazy. It must incredibly frustrating when you're doing well and feeling good and you have this probation officer on your ass treating you like shit.

I Always look forward to relax and watch your videos after my 12 hour shift! Thanks Larry👍

Thank you very much! Liked, subscribed and shared. My absolute favorite KZread channel by far.

I have never been convicted of a serious crime, and I often thank God for that. I have heard about the probation system before. You basically have very few if any rights while on probation. It really sounds terrible. I am very glad that you got free of that too, Mr, Lawton! You are a good guy and you are doing good things. Thanks for shareing your knowledge and experiances. I hope your efforts to push for reforms of this rotten system are productive. Keep on pushing straight ahead! And good luck and good health! Enjoy those trips to the refridgerator late at night too! I am only one of many of your fans.

Been listening to a lot of your stories about jail time, never snitching, including your heists, I have to say its amazing how you turned your life around. Keep doing you!

Love hearing the genuine emotion in Lawton' voice when he speaks to us.

Thanks for your channel. It's more interesting than any criminal justice/jail documentary I've ever watched on discovery or tlc.

Hello from Italy, I love your content and i look forward to seeing more.

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

I italy

@sativarosegold3604

2 жыл бұрын

🇮🇹

I HAD THE WORST PROBATION OFFICER EVER!!! It started off ok until he starts some bullshit, he didn't show up to half the meetings and had me sit there for hours, said I didn't pay when I did, and when he sent me a letter saying I can leave and I no longer have probation he had the audacity to say why we haven't met that month! One day I went and heard my officer say "I'm gonna make him sit there for a while and see what happens" which really made me mad. edit: when my officer never showed up for the meetings I had a nice older officer, really nice and good do my meetings, I liked him more, he asked questions redundantly but he was a way better officer

Larry, keep doing your thing brother. You are a great story teller. Love your KZread videos.

So proud of you for sticking to it, many don't, good job 👍

Thing with probation they dont tell you is that you have to meet them once a week or every few weeks when they say. Which means you miss work which will get you fired eventually. Unless your boss is cool. Then when you get fired they see you as unemployed then they violate you.

Many years ago I was in the Pre Trial Diversion program for first time offenders. We had to do a bunch of community service and go to these monthly meetings. Well it turns out there was no meeting, you would just show up, sign in and pay your dues and leave. It was at this point I realized the system only cared about money.

Uncle Larry.....another job well done. I just love listening to you man...your a great story teller.

Thank you for all you do Larry. You are living proof that there are only bad choices, not bad people. Greetings from Albuquerque, NM.

I was on probation for 10 years kept failing for weed and get threatened or thrown in jail for 3 weeks so I became a huge destroy my life multiple times alcoholic for years🙃 100% sober for 27 months now.Courts can't tell me nothing.

@makemoneygetrich5084

2 жыл бұрын

how many time you failed before they locked you up im going thru the same bs rn bro any answer helpe

@Leo-zn2np

9 ай бұрын

​@@makemoneygetrich5084facts dawg I got a test tmr and I smoked 2 days ago

I remember I got ordered to go to traffic school. I had to be there at certain times, and I never got to pick the times. I kept getting letters from the court for months, and had to appear months later. Even for such a minor issue, I couldn’t wait to fulfill the obligations and get out of the system.

Love the channel Larry, I have yet to see anything on here that is not totally authentic. When you talk about your experiences on probation it really brings back memories. I was released to a HH from USP Florence just a few days before your release in 2007. My PO happened to be a fair and level-headed guy who actually tried to help me in any way he could, but from what I saw that almost never happened. I know a guy who went back for a year because his car broke down on the way to a UA and he missed it, even though he had pictures and called his PO right away. I saw things like that happen way more often than PO's actually using common sense or showing any kind of empathy.

You're a good man Larry....thanks for spreading awareness.....

After hearing this story you confirmed my thoughts. They’re definitely trying to hold people back more than push them forward and refuse to acknowledge that people learn their lessons and change

@Writeous0ne

2 жыл бұрын

Some research shows that probation periods reduce crime after released from prison though. As unpleasant as it sounds, i guess there is reasoning behind it.

I have to report 64 miles away from house!!! 64 miles just for a drug test!!!

Great video Larry, thank you. I had no idea and we should all know about this.

Another great upload. Keep up the great work!

I did 3 yrs from a DUI in 2013. It's a pain in the ass - especially skipping work to report and the pop overs at my house. Not bitter about it. I deserved it and probably saved my life. I was a mess.

Wow, that even made me mad just listening to you talk about those Jackwagons, they don't want to help anyone, it's really sad, for someone that is trying to do good things and help others, and they want you to Fu u up and make you look bad in public, take your money and set you up to fail, there is a special place in Hell for those kind of people, Thanks Larry, you Sir, are a good guy! Stay Strong My Friend!💪

Really love your vids and insight Larry much love from Australia 🇦🇺

Hello Larry, italian follower here! Love your Channel, It gave me great insight on USA prison system and what's more important, made me appreciate my Freedom everyday! Great contents and very interesting talks! Saluti dall'Italia!

The justice system really is a haven for so many sadists! It is extremely depressing to know that if you're unlucky and meet the wrong guy, he can use you any time he wants to feed his sick needs! I hope the guy who tried to humiliate you in the gym gets the recognition he deserves.

@WdawgSmith

2 жыл бұрын

yeah....not sure asking someone who stole 100s of thousands of dollars from hard working business people to pee in a cup qualifies as being a sadist. I love Larry and I understand his frustration but the people he stole from could also make youtube videos about they were mistreated and they are just innocent civilians (if there is such a thing).

Im facing a felony and I’m fighting and grinding hard all day to afford a motel room with my girlfriend. Im on pretrial probation and the stress of being forced into drug abuse help for smoking weed, In a legal state is obsurd. It’s recreational here. So I have to make sure I don’t miss appointments in the middle of the day and/or phone calls from the addiction center AND probation. If I miss a call I get violated.

@JohnDoe-jn4ex

2 жыл бұрын

The United States of America vs Old Mushroom, you never for get seeing that piece of paper. It's not easy but you get though it. If you were a real bad boy theirs no bond.

Thanks for the educational video on many POs and what they do.

always enjoy these video's larry thanks

Larry your such a legend keep it up bro 💪

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that

In Germany, you have to serve 2/3 of your sentence. 10 years, you will have to serve about 6 and a half years until you are eligible for parole/probation.

I have had many family members that’s been in jail and prison and never heard in my life until now that probation and the probation officers are supposed to help you in getting back into society once you’ve got out??!! I mean it makes sense that they SHOULD but other than someone rarely mentioning a cool probation officer it’s all been terrible! I’m so glad for the you tubers that have been to prison such as you,Josh from lockdown 23 and 1, Christina Randall and Jessica Kent. I have learned so much that I would have otherwise never known and if not for people like you most people would have no idea how wrong things are in the world of jail, prison and getting out. Thank you for telling your story and even more so for helping kids!

Hi Larry, thanks for having me on your pod cast, after I read your book, I'll message you about what I think about it.

I actually had an easy experience with my probation in IL. 2 years. Met once a month. Was never late. Never missed an appointment. Never got drug screened, which surprised me. But I guess they figured since I was making it easy for them, they'd return the favor 😂🤷

It is so infuriating that men and woman that get out of prison are given such a hard time. You say it all the time, they set this all up for people to fail. You’re 💯 correct, and I cannot wait to see change and I will never stop fighting for it

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

You will see it in your time

@QuinceyG

2 жыл бұрын

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief I only hope so, I’m pushing 50 😂

This channel is the one thing I look forward to ☺️☺️

All your videos are extremely educational nd I love what ur doing with them Ive been watching for the longest time . Im currently on probation after multiple felony charges but im very young so im lucky . After watching this video im glad im young nd realize i was making mistakes nd is sum bullshii how they rlly do this shii thank u for making this video

Hope you're having a great Sunday, Larry! I'm finishing up an essay on Florida DOC recidivism rates and relation to funding. I always think of you when doing these homework assignments. Hope you're staying warm.

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

I am and I hope youare

My mom works as a court clerk. The guy spent last 25 years in and out of prison. Finally turning his life around. Got off drugs. Found a good job and was hanging with his kids. Got hit with a speeding ticket and sent back to prison for 3 years.

@zzbudzz

2 жыл бұрын

That is complete bullshit ..this whole country is fucked up in so many ways.

@getabagbrick1444

2 жыл бұрын

America’s Justice System in a nutshell

@megdonnelly8519

Жыл бұрын

Americas justice system is BIG BUSINESS..

Good video! Glad you're doing well in life now.

I enjoy watching your videos and to hear your perspective on jail and the consquences of your actions. I am so glad you are using your knowledge to pass it on to others to help those both in your situation and keeping those out of your situation. My wife's nephew was just released from prison after serving probably 20years. And this video helped me understand what he may be going through. Does everybody who does time automatically get probation after being released or is it only if you meet certain criteria? my wife and I have been married 25years and he was sent to prison a few years after that.

As someone going through probation, it’s a living hell, even if I know it beats prison. You are still very limited and is still humiliating. To put it simply. But your videos help me reminisce on how it was in jail & motivating me to never break the law ever again 😊

@prezidenttrump5171

2 жыл бұрын

You're not ashamed. This is just your way of trying to be cool and getting attention.

@NicoMambino

2 жыл бұрын

@@prezidenttrump5171 if that’s how you feel what I’m attempting to do, then that’s on you buddy. And nice try attempting to jump to conclusions. You played yourself . Have a good one

@NicoMambino

2 жыл бұрын

Lol u clown 🤡 ^^

@StefanReich

2 жыл бұрын

@@prezidenttrump5171 Yeah right mr prezidentttt

@zayjacksontv8035

9 ай бұрын

​@@prezidenttrump5171chill

Definitely does feel from my point of view that the system is almost set up so that people almost need to reoffend as coming out with little prospects and no money almost makes it a necessity just to get by. Of course really depends on the nature of the crime but for someone who is in prison for stealing i can see it them getting back into again just to make money

All that frustration made you smarter & better, Bravo!

Awesome video, keep it going!

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

I won't quit

Hey Larry, I’m not sure what your view on cops are. But I love your content. I work in southern Ohio in Law enforcement. I know I’m nobody, Just want you to know I’m proud of you.

Good story. Totally agree that the probation system is broken.

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

It truly is broken

@sativarosegold3604

2 жыл бұрын

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief broken implies that it wasn't designed to be that way; it was

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

@@sativarosegold3604 True

Lookin’ good, Larry. Thanks for another great video!

Excellent ... I hope you are working in high schools with your message. So many students I have taught could use you speaking to them or another person with your skill in communication as well as your profound humanity.

The last time I served time (recently, just came out in June 2021) it was so traumatic I don’t really care how bad probation is, when I get my sentence or offer later this year I think I rather take probation than to even do 6 more months in philadelphia prison system 😖but i have no idea how ill ever afford to pay for it

My probabtion for a DUI was so easy i just had to call once a month and check in with an automated system. Never saw anyone or got piss tested at all. Have a good day Larry.

@sativarosegold3604

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky azz

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

A rarity

@mynamejeff2006

2 жыл бұрын

@@sativarosegold3604 yes this was 10 years ago. i think it got a little tougher since then in my area.

@markherms1756

2 жыл бұрын

Same here did 3 yrs county probation saw po right after court and did monthly email check in told me don't care what you do don't get in trouble county is more mellow then federal and state.

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

@@markherms1756 Money grab

Larry you’re the man you inspire me every day!! Keep it up 👍🏻

Wow!IDK you personally but really proud of all you have been able to overcome and achieve!

Back in 2005 I was placed on felony probation in Flagler County, Florida for 5 years with the first 2 years house arrest. I swear on this, they didn't use ankle monitors! You had to report every Monday morning by 10am and you would submit your weekly schedule. They let you work and gave you 2 hours a week to go to the store and buy food and things you need to get by. You had to account for every hour and state where you were going to be for each hour. So you'd say 12 to 8 home and then 8 to 6 work and then 6 to 12 home and then next day. When it came to the store, they had an approved list of places you could go. You had to show receipts every Monday and the times better be right. They would literally show up at work and make sure I was there, my place at 230 am to make sure I was there. I'd be pulling into my drive way after work and they'd be there waiting to make sure I was there. They would visit you all the time then slow down and then visit you hard hoping you would think they just came so you're good for atleast a few days... Shit was a major set up fr....

@Mordo___

Жыл бұрын

This is insane and to me clearly indicates that they WANT you to violate

@KrimNL10DenZ

Жыл бұрын

@@Mordo___ oh, they most certainly wanted you to fail! Somehow, I got through with no violations and even ended up getting 2 years early release because I did what very few before me had done. Most people, over 90% during those days, would violate within 6 months. Florida wants that inmate money/labor... that's why it's so easy to end up on papers in that state. It had a saying - "Come on vacation and you'll go to a station where you'll get put on probation and end up staying because of a violation!" So, yeah... the prison system is big business/money. They most definitely want you inside as long as possible!

@Mordo___

Жыл бұрын

@@KrimNL10DenZ Yeah man I just got convicted on misdemeanor reckless driving in Broward and now I have probation for 12 months and the conditions are mild but I just wonder how intrusive theyre going to be as far as my house and place of employment are concerned. Everyone keeps telling me it’s all dependent on the mercy of whatever PO I happen to get and the thought of getting a total dickhead has been giving me huge anxiety cause I wouldn’t survive 1 day In jail

@KrimNL10DenZ

Жыл бұрын

@@Mordo___ misdemeanor probation shouldn't be much of anything, it's felony probation that is no joke. Just make sure you report monthly, no new offenses and pay any fines/penalties and you're good. Yeah, who you get as your PO can be a curse or blessing... but not really the case with misdemeanor probation. They don't do surprise visits with misdemeanor. Just do what I said and the year will be over with before you know it. Report on time, stay out of trouble and pay the money... it's really that simple for misdemeanor probation!

@KrimNL10DenZ

Жыл бұрын

@@Mordo___ also, not to lecture but should use this as a wake up call. If you can't do the time as you clearly stated you cant... don't do the crime! I've been there and done that and anyone who's walked this path will tell you it's not worth it, nothing good will come of it!

I can relate to the noose as I still have it around my neck after 21 years of not being arrested never had violent/drug charge or anything crazy. I had to walk out of a court house last Friday to the realization that I don’t even have the rights to represent my own son in a civil matter. Daddy loves you Piddu!!! See you when I get there

I can feel your frustration and hurt right over the screen remembering those times while on paper. Those assholes should be praying everyone took your path when you got out but like you say they want you to fail and how fucked up is that? A amazing story by a amazing human being. Keep up all the great work! Your making a difference my friend.

@janecoe9407

2 жыл бұрын

IT SONDS LIKE PROBATION IS JUST ANOTHER WAY FOR THE STATES TO MAKE MONEY.

@zayjacksontv8035

9 ай бұрын

​@@janecoe9407it is

The old saying is to see a change be that change. Larry I don't know you, never met you but sir spot on you nailed it

Mr. Lawton. Huge fan. In 2005 I made it illegal for The Commonwealth of PA to administer a urine test to me. Funny story. Even my lawyer told me Nickolai if there's a hell, you're goin

@sativarosegold3604

2 жыл бұрын

Please tell me more

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

No you aren't. Fuck him

Never do probation! Do the time

@sativarosegold3604

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I did after running for 17 months 😆

@LarryLawtonJewelThief

2 жыл бұрын

You are so far off

@sativarosegold3604

2 жыл бұрын

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief in some cases it's less aggravation long term

@90scarguy

2 жыл бұрын

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief I got 3-7 in Pennsylvania. I ran it. No way I was going to deal with the politics and paper on the outside. In Pennsylvania they were already making us do 85 percent. Fuckin ran it in.

grats on the certificate man. thanks for being a positive force and not a negative one.

Great video Larry thank you!!