• disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    Jail is not prison. You’re held in jail after being charged, but prior to trial. You go to prison after conviction.

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      6 months ago

      Yes, though in some locales there are “work crews” (slave labor) that clear brush, road litter, and such for businesses, organizations, the state, and individuals.