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| - Though I've voluntarily reached out to inmates through letters to talk about the Bible and life in general, it was quite a shock to me that my first visit to prison would be the old fashioned way. I had a warrant out for a traffic ticket I thought was taken care of about 7 years ago. Apparently my traffic lawyer didn't do his job, as advertised. I don't recommend those lawyers you see on TV and billboards btw; this can happen to anyone. Just pay your fine directly to the court. LVMPD entered my address wrong, as I received NO prior notice about any of this in the last 7 years (according to my officer). Tough luck!
Don't ever come here. Customer service is poor, and accomodations and amenities are lacking. The staff will pretty much look at and treat you like abused, caged animals. Both the booking room and holding cell wait seem to take forever, and they won't tell you how long you'll be in. For all we know, the staff could be hanging out playing cards in the break room until they feel like letting you go -- no matter how petty your offense was. From the moment I got pulled over to being released, the total time was around 21 hours.
The booking area reminds me of a chaotic DMV for cattle, if cattle knew how to drive. They will ask you if you have mental issues history. You may very well have by the time they let you out of this place. Both rooms smell TERRIBLE! Come here if you want to be friends with that drunk homeless guy you see on your way home from work.
I'd recommend skipping 2 meals...you should be OK, the average human body can go without food for 7 days. Who knows what kind of garbage they put in that garbage. Drink the flavored water they give you. It's safer than their sink water, and it's better than being dehydrated. If someone wants my food I'd give it to them. But it looks GROSS. The Imperial Palace buffet is 5 star compared to the menu here.
The holding cell is inhumane. The officers will taunt you by walking by with stacks of ID's, but releasing just one person at a time. This may or may not be on purpose; I'd bet good money that they are doing it to humor themselves. There may be 15 to 20 inmates (who haven't showered for days) in your room at any given time. They are crude, but somewhat nice and tolerable. Everyone just wants out. I'm not sure how often they sanitize this place. Possibly never. The floors are filthy, and the only reason you should sleep on it is because sitting down on the hard wooden bench all day is almost unbearable. Hopefully you do not have major back problems beforehand. At least add some Bibles in this place. The lights are kept on 24/7. That can't be healthy for the human body. There is a difference between sending a message and just straight up brutality and torture.
I've heard some people stay there for 4+ days. I can pretty much guarantee you will become at least a little delusional if you are in there that long. They will then take you to another area, about 30 inmates in a room which could pass for a torture chamber in the 1800's. One doorless restroom, no soap. Possibly no cameras. Then they will complete processing you in the Release room and you will be free to walk through the door, into the fine streets of downtown Las Vegas.
This is the side of Las Vegas, and the American justice system in general, that you never want to personally experience. Wrongfully accused? Try to get the best possible lawyer you can afford. Metro could care less if you are innocent or guilty. Kids, be safe, don't drink and drive, and pay your tickets on time.
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