Top 10 Rules to Follow in Prison

Ex Jewel Thief, Mob Earner, Criminal and Prisoner Larry Lawton discusses the top 10 rules a person needs to follow to survive in prison.
Ex Jewel Thief Larry Lawton spent 11 years in prison and now helps people make better decisions and fights for prison reform. #Lawton #Prison #Mob
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I do not condone any of the negative behavior described. I have learned from the mistakes I have made and do not wish for anyone to recreate or attempt any of the events described.

[@kbotah2023]

Rule #1: Don't go to prison Rule#2: See Rule #1

[@scottjgrant3345]

rule #3 if by chance rule#1 and #2 don't work... don't snitch

[@36minutesago7]

@@scottjgrant3345rule #4 Respect respect respect.

[@EccentricOffGrid]

​@@scottjgrant3345if someone hits you with their car you're not calling the cops?

[@scottjgrant3345]

@@EccentricOffGrid Why would i go to prison if someone hit me with their car?

[@AnnoyedFrog-wu1zi]

What if someone falsely put you in jail?

[@lewisclark1391]

Hey Larry, it would be cool if you did a video on what it’s like being sick/ill in prison and also inmate remedies to help make being sick/ill in prison easier. Thanks for another great video!

[@docm7951]

Absolutely! I hope Larry sees this!

[@danielspavlovics3816]

Yes!

[@xGore666]

Yeah lol prison remedies

[@hoffbyte]

Yes. That's a story i'd like to hear.

[@kingofspades1785]

I would love to see that

[@PhillyFaithful93]

1. Don’t steal 2. Don’t gamble 3. Don’t stare 4. Don’t fraternize with the guards more than basic communication. Prolonged conversation can be perceived by other inmates as you snitching, which leads to… 5. Don’t be a snitch. You saw nothing. 6. Don’t sit on other inmates bunks without their permission. 7. Get a job within the prison. Commissary funds + it makes the days go by faster. 8. Utilize all free time either in the gym or in the library. 9. Keep in contact with loved ones as often as you can, through whatever means are available to you. 10. Don’t go looking for a fight, but if a fight finds you, fight back. Even if you lose, you’ll still be given more respect than just cowering in a ball. Defend yourself.

[@Ducatirati]

@@PhillyFaithful93 NO Peter theivin' ,thieve form my Peter lose fingers , no more marbles for you . paybacks a bitch , so , Box clever , tell them nothin take them no where , some screws are pattable , that's how you get phones , drugs , weaponry, and if I was seen talking a screw , crowd's would gather , The squeakiest Wheel thing , Hey Bruce , Rule no 1 , no pooftas , rule 2 refer rule 1 Bruce , get a solid clique , and run the book , hehe , 1 and a bit bricks .R yeah, no excuse for rudeness !!

[@Zaptine]

Thanks ❤

[@pcjenkin]

Rule #11, don't give up the booty.

[@SeeYouInHellDad]

People cower in a ball because a lot of you are tough with your friends

[@CheeseKnight]

Rule 11: Remember to use Larry’s awesome advice

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

LOL that's just a given

[@nikicarrie4071]

Right!

[@rtjedy9168]

Rule 12 don't get caught and go to prison

[@rexjolles]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief rule 12: don't go to prison

[@davelastname8074]

I think the best advice Larry gave is not to go to prison in the first place.

[@zillsburyy1]

#1 rule DONT GO TO PRISON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@walshy2116]

Damn I came here to say that!!!!

[@darrelltiencken9421]

Beat me to it.

[@off-roadnpew2183]

Haha for real!

[@ahab8997]

Rule #2. Don't pick up the soap.

[@neonjoe6180]

Wait before you speak, you never know when you yourself might get caught up in the system, doesn't make any difference innocent or guilty,you'll find out what I KNOW!!!!!

[@technomage6736]

I'm glad you clarified snitching. Telling on someone who wronged you isn't the same as snitching.

[@brettmakoviney7120]

I believe that is called dry snitching lol

[@theMosen]

@@brettmakoviney7120 That's not dry snitching. Dry snitching is basically when you just talk too loud and too much, letting guards or potential snitches hear things they aren't supposed to hear.

[@troydennis6291]

​......

[@betsybabf748]

I appreciate the clarification on 'snitching'. One case I know of from a few years ago a couple, law abiding neighborhood parents, were harassed because they reported when they found out a neighbor, 28 yrs old, was giving a few kids in the neighborhood alcohol and pills, because they 'snitched'. No, parents will protect children, and why a 28 yr old man would be hanging out with 12 yr old boys, trying to get them intoxicated, is a huge concern any adult should speak up on. That's not snitching but simply being a decent human being with a functioning brain.

[@markmcculfor6113]

Exactly, the rules about snitching don't apply to law abiding citizens. If you see something against the law, report it. We gotta keep our neighborhoods safe and our streets clean.

[@roman111117]

To me it seems like in some cases, possibly this one, these people are generally just considered losers by their own peers so they hang out with younger people. Not always but when I was 14 or 15 I was also hanging out with 20 year olds, none of who I feel ever tried to take advantage of me.. In certain cases they just may be outcasts

[@TheWoundedWarrior]

'Harassed', if that piece of shit 28 year old ever made it anywhere behind bars as soon as anyone found out he would be bashing target number one. He'd get the shit kicked out of him so hard you could give him a colonoscopy a week later and it'd still come out clean

[@dr.vanhellsing]

Snitches get stitches.

[@heithheithinson2495]

Was he 28 or 18

[@_ginock_]

“Say excuse me” is a great lesson inside and out, we don’t have that enough in today’s society

[@castleanthrax1833]

Good manners is something that costs you nothing... literally nothing, yet some people act like it's a serious blow to their pride. They think they'll be perceived as weak, but in effect it's a sign of strength (at least in my opinion).

[@stevensgirl85]

I hate the phrase " move" Ecvuse me is the best one.

[@andrewcolicchio766]

Good job Larry. I did state time in MD and ten rules exactly right. STAY FREE BRO, DON'T THE AIR SMELL GREAT!!👍

[@debian4life]

These aren't just rules for prison but life. I listened three times to make sure I got every detail of your advice. You truly are an inspiration for everyone.

[@mnrsteeljoutafel]

His advice is useable out of prison aswell its super useful for getting a good outlook I think

[@phineus8397]

@@mnrsteeljoutafel it's just common sense to most folk

[@Ali-yh9qi]

An inspiration for going to prison?.....c'mon man🤦‍♂️

[@vanillanuttsack1250]

Just remember his advice next time you're taking 1 up the ass

[@copaxan]

@@Ali-yh9qi an inspiration for going to prison and coming out a better person?

[@blindey]

Timestamps 10 - 0:46 - Do Your Time 9 - 2:01 - Stick To Your Word 8 - 2:46 - Say "Excuse Me" 7 - 3:40 - Listen Before You Talk 6 - 4:41 - Mind Your Own Business 5 - 6:36 - Be Clean 4 - 10:10 - Knock Before You Enter 3 - 12:38 - Respect The Phone 2 - 16:47 - Pay Your Debts 1 - 19:06 - No Snitching

[@VEXPERO]

Thank you

[@oneblood100]

Thanks

[@snakyYT]

Cool thx

[@Lai22]

@Billy Cheek Buster do you follow those rules

[@pialeppanen7591]

I think important thing is mind your own business.

[@hamishr2367]

Top rule...DON'T GO TO PRISON

[@ChicagoScorpion]

Fr. You wouldn't need to deal with gangbangers, musty MFS in one small cell, owing people and guards not caring about you if you just don't commit no crimes.

[@cathyking8013]

Hey Larry, I am a retired Police Officer and did a couple of years as a Corrections Officer before I was hired by the Police Dept and everything you say about prison is so very true. Just discovered your channel and love it. You tell it like it is.

[@bala2846]

🐷🐷

[@ballsinthechat]

@@bala2846 🙈

[@alfonsgrizzly5558]

If somebody rape me in the prison and I report that is that snitching?

[@ctr772001]

ACAB!

[@sithvsjedi9696]

@@bala2846 😅👏🏼

[@LS-Moto]

Ironically, many of these rules work just as great on the outside. Stick to your words, say excuse me, listen before you talk, mind your own business... Thank you for sharing Larry 👍

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

You've got that right

[@shelbyspeaks3287]

These are rules that probably 70% of american kids have never been raised with.

[@hoffbyte]

Is it just me, or is minding these rules natural to most of the Russians? Вывози за базар, не суйся не в свое дело... Знакомо, не правда ли?

[@McDoobles]

A lot of the problems in North America wouldn’t be a problem if everyone abided by these simple rules.

[@ilyapopov2818]

@@hoffbyte И стукачей.

[@drewharrison6236]

RESPECT sir! Those are great rules to live by in LIFE, not just prison. Not sure how I found you, but I’m going subscribe because you sound like you’ve figured out. Blessings to you and your loved ones.

[@petej.8676]

Hi Larry..tho I've never been locked up...watching your videos has given me reasons that I sure don't want to be..thanks for being a deterrent to crime.✌

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

That's the goal. Think before you act and don't find yourself in prison

[@str4tegyy506]

Alot of people get locked up not because of so called crime but the police like taking people to jail for stupid reasons.

[@larrygonzales5245]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief exactly. There are no bad people, just bad decisions.

[@TheWoundedWarrior]

You might still be though. Police and judicial corruption is everywhere.

[@jeremydewitte6912]

@@larrygonzales5245 well…there are definitely some bad people man

[@kaos1874]

Great video Larry it's important for people to try and not go to prison but if someone does have to then this video can really help them survive

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Absolutely, you've got that right

[@raymundobautistamorales9545]

Imagine if these "rules" were applied on a daily bases. Good work Larry.

[@MareShoop]

That’s what I was thinking

[@mickandeviewebb3313]

Retired Australian screw here. Great vid and even better advice for new inmates. Thank you for doing this. It should be mandatory watching for all new inmates in my opinion. Much respect to you Sir.

[@pauljordan4452]

Mick - my late granddad was a prison officer for 40 years and told me prison rehabilitates. Where he worked, he rose to Deputy Commissioner and was highly respected even after retirement.

[@castleanthrax1833]

✌️🇦🇺

[@theassening4563]

in the military we were told once, "to always say "thank you " " to the people making the food, when my parents were visiting and I did that out of normality, they asked "are you just doing that for us" or "do you just do that because you are told to" no, just because I respect anyone anyone who makes my food

[@michaelnitsch4431]

yes you are right i was in 1967 army

[@trequor]

My parents taught me the same

[@castleanthrax1833]

I was going through McDonald's drive thru, and I said please and thank you to the very young girl who served me, and my teenage neighbour who was in my car said to me "why were you nice to her?" My reply to him was "it costs nothing to be nice." I think I was the first positive male role model that he ever had, and he was a much nicer guy after knowing me for a few years. He was still a really tough young man who loved to get into fights, but he wasn't the jerk he was when I first met him.

[@Andrew-kc4li]

Rule number 11. Don't be a criminal and you can enjoy your freedom forever.

[@georgealderson4424]

Perhaps

[@minutiesabotage]

Yeah because no one has ever been wrongfully convicted before. We don't have a justice system, we have a legal system.

[@georgealderson4424]

@@minutiesabotage MIscarriage Of Justice? It seems, at first, to be unfair To share the blame! I wasn't there When things , which other people did, Went wrong! They consequently made a bid To extricate themselves from sin, Although their evidence was thin! However they all tried their best! If only they had just confessed And left me out of what occurred, His Honour would have not inferred That I was part of all their wrong! The jail's where they, not I belong Confession's something which all dread, However, it should now be said, There have been times when I've been free Though, truth be told, it ought not be, That others suffered for my guilt. It was my head which ought to tilt, Yet I was spared my punishment And never thought I should resent The trespass which was meted out. I was prepared to simply flout Conventions of an honest soul! My feeble conscience lacked control And I allowed the lie to stand,, By simply being underhand! So now it's time to pay my debt! Whatever verdict has been set, It cannot match the dues I owe As only I and Jahweh know, And yet I'm free! I can't abscond From His impenetrable bond! When I'm released, from these four walls, I'll do my utmost in the halls And in the highways, anywhere, To listen and to gently share The story of how I was freed By keeping faith with Christians Creed.

[@Ethanlong-ey1ub]

​@@minutiesabotage police government looking for any little reason to arrest u

[@pirobot668beta]

8 out of the 10 are simply showing respect for the other person. We need this kind of civility in the 'civilian world'.

[@markmcelroy1872]

An armed society is a polite society.

[@JS-wp4gs]

@@markmcelroy1872 an armed society is a society of idiots

[@scottmatheson3346]

​@@markmcelroy1872everybody's armed in prison and larry has to do psas like this urging people towards basic decency, so no.

[@dalepres1]

Which two were not about showing respect?

[@uslesilvia]

Love listening to you Larry, I’ve never been to jail but you “breathe out wisdom”. These 10 rules make so much sense and should be applied to civvie life too. Thank you for posting.

[@Skarry]

Agreed. I will sharpen my shank just in case.

[@joecalle4289]

@@Skarryp

[@juangringo3906]

They already are but some ppl dont abide by them. Those ppl usually end up in prison or worse.

[@jimcogswell824]

Shut up as if?

[@johncannon3593]

Larry, I never did a stint, don't ever plan to, and probably won't. But I have a few friends who have, and I enjoy learning about prison culture and "the rules" (cuz ya never really know), and your channel is my favorite on the subject. Good shit man, hope you are living free life to the fullest.

[@PattyBandAidz]

When I got out of the feds, a few other guys that were also in my same circle were getting out right around the same time ... and you know how it goes, everyone is saying what they're gonna do for the boys that ain't getting out (send money, introduce some sh!t, stuff like that..) and I was no different.. "I got you bro, I got you bro" ... but I did send money to a couple of the fellas and when I spoke to them afterwards, they'd tell me about all the other guys who just disappeared and were never heard from again and I promise you, I PROMISE YOU ... that little 100 bucks here 100 bucks there that I sent meant THE WORLD to them guys ... not because of the money itself, but because I kept my word ... I kept my word

[@OmmerSyssel]

Some criminals are best ignored and forgotten! Are you perhaps thriving among criminals? Rethink your life and don't repeat failures, just as most jailbirds focus on!

[@castleanthrax1833]

@OmmerSyssel. He was just telling a story, dude. You are a judgmental one, aren't you?

[@treywaz]

I've always said one of the key problems with this world right now is that people don't mind their business in the right situations then stay silent in situations where people should speak up.

[@Skarry]

That and not understanding other people's lives. Sort of the antithesis, but not. People are still so closed off even in the age of worldwide information sharing.

[@twohorizons3436]

Nailed it. Pedophilia, child abuse, drug peddling, child sex tourism, child genital mutilation (yes, both sexes, not just girls), corruption cover-ups...the list goes on and on, a lot of people just stand silent and do nothing. But if someone choose a same sex partner, or chooses cannabis instead of antidepressants, or chooses to vape instead of smoke, then it's fingers pointed at them and lots of judgments. As the old saying goes: We play silly games to win silly prizes.

[@RUBBER_BULLET]

Number 0: Don't commit crimes that have custodial sentences.

[@olavi6436]

You are a natural story teller. I was ice fishing today and listened to your stories for hours. Keep up The good work and greetings from Finland

[@Skarry]

I have a feeling that Finland correction system is quite different. Is that your perception?

[@anfrale4657]

@@Skarry ye. Its actually correction. If ur a good prisoner u can get education etc but also if ur a bad prisoner u can be 20 hours in a cell per day. It depends on u.

[@easymoneysniper6413]

Larry I may be wasted now but I really hope you see this. You’re a damn standup dude and everyone can see it. One of the few people on KZbin to not bs and always keep it real with no ill intentions. I wish you much success and always recommend your channel to everyone I know. You teach me a lot about the US system and are extremely knowledgeable in your field. From 0 subscribers to know you haven’t shifted your outlook and that’s extremely commendable. You’re a true tough guy in my eyes and again I wish you and infinite amount of success. My respect always with you. Love from London, UK.

[@markray6113]

Idk how you typed all that out wasted

[@desertweasel6965]

" I tired, I wasted, I love you darling"

[@overworkedunderpaidandtoos2818]

@@markray6113 as someone who is thoroughly drunk. Autocorrect helps

[@creeper4960]

@@desertweasel6965 mvp comment

[@roman111117]

Took him 3 and half hours of revising lol

[@Deputydog-xk5jl]

Rule #1: “Don’t got to Prison…”

[@LOVES-A1911]

I'm a retired housing sergeant (Florida D.O.C.) and you are spot on with your list, but I guess this could be covered under respect, other guys bunks and property , I've had to deal with fights over someone visiting a friend and sitting on and messing up someone else's bunk and going through their property. When it comes to hygiene you got guys that take to the extreme, had one get shanked for taking a crap in the shower and not cleaning it up. Most of the time I was fair and decent and gave them space when it came to the petty stuff, however there's always that one special one who makes things hard on everyone in there.

[@Dommymarano]

I’m 53, never been arrested and I can say I’ll never spend a second in prison! Yet I still love your channel!!!

[@castleanthrax1833]

You know there are innocent people in prison, too... not many, but you can find yourself in trouble that is not of your making.

[@nathangoddard8115]

Prison was the best thing for me at the time. I used my time to reflect on who I was and and who I wanted to become. I came out of changed person and that would not have happened if not for prison.

[@michaelpellegrim5104]

I think I'm about to go and I hope it makes me a better person

[@michaelpellegrim5104]

I know I want to be better. Is there a library I can always use?

[@karmelicanke]

Congratulations for gaining fruit from self examination. It takes courage to be honest with yourself. May you be blessed .

[@castleanthrax1833]

​@@michaelpellegrim5104It's been over 2 years since you commented, so I have to ask... did you go? I'm just being curious, so I'll understand if you decline to answer. If you did go, I hope things work out well for you in the long run.

[@michaelpellegrim5104]

@@castleanthrax1833 no I didn’t go. I went to jail for 2 days and then got probation. Things are going well. I’m sober and I’m living a better life

[@corrupthazard7520]

Hi Larry, I’m doing a project on The American Criminal Justice System and why and how it needs reform, i was wondering if u could give me any ideas or pointers in how and why we can make it better as American citizens

[@horribleperson9531]

Maybe try and compare it to the prisons in Finland which are way more humane.

[@r.o.9356]

No#1 stay out of trouble don’t do crimes, be polite and you’ll probably never go to prison🤔😮

[@backpackbrian2661]

Hey Larry. I just got out after doing two and a half years on a ten year sentence. I’m currently out on parole. Could you make a video talking about what guys can do to readjust back to every day life with families, relationships, work, and how to reconnect with their kids. Thank you Larry!! Keep doin what you’re doin brother.

[@chickenlover657]

Just don't do anything stupid. You know what that means.

[@aidancoyle246]

Hello Brian, I don’t have any advice to give, but the fact that you asked this question shows that things will work out for you.

[@gregjones3660]

Just don't go to the hole...

[@Bubbles99718]

@@chickenlover657 Problem there is....

[@chickenlover657]

@@Bubbles99718 Impulse control? Lack of IQ? What does it take to obey the law? Nothing much judging by 95% of the population. So I don't see the problem, unless....

[@Nestacular7]

Larry you one of the most real people I've ever met, Former C/O here, Thanks with what you're doing.

[@danidelaflor7181]

Hello from Barcelona Spain. Im glad because i understand almost every Word you say. Thanks for talking in that way. Its very interesting.

[@Itsyourboy903]

What way speaking English 😅😅😅

[@lilmane1070]

@@Itsyourboy903speaking *clearly*. Not too fast, not too mumbly, not slurring one word to the next, etc. Next time try thinking for 5 seconds lml

[@Liasos88]

It's interesting and scary to hear how something fairly small (like bumping into someone and not saying sorry) can be lethal in prison.

[@szili76]

Not only in prison.

[@albertsmith1842]

Passing gas can get you killed in prison. Now think about that.

[@IanOrGoregy]

Honestly some of these are just solid life advice in general.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Totally!

[@LazarusBaccus]

Great potential for ten commandments for a new religion. :)

[@hartleycwhite]

Thanks Larry, your wisdom is greatly appreciated.

[@yurmabeechaudits3522]

Pfffft. Just another convict who'll always be a convict if situations don't benefit him. There's a reason 98% of what he said applies to free life. People are in prison because they fail to honor that code outside of prison. They then go to prison and proclaim the rules of prison are "xyz" while never understanding they are the rules outside. Convicts are convicts because they don't abide by rules outside the walls, what makes anyone believe they do inside? As someone who is an ex-con I would put my money on it that this dude was exactly what he initially proclaimed to be, a legal beagle who spent his entire bid hidden in the law library and as such was the most likely to have gotten his face smashed into the concrete for poor hygiene. I've seen convicts released who talk tough just like this dude but they never saw one instance of provocation while inside. There's only ONE rule in prison and it ain't "no snitching". If the whole cell block is having their commissary stolen by the cell block bully you can rest assured the entire cell block will snitch.(sure. They could fk him up. He'll keep stealing though) If the whole cell block is charged with an additional count of obstruction for not snitching in wide-open witness situations you can rest assured every story in the block will match. NO one is doing more time for anyone else (unless you're a lifer with no possibility of parole). I never in my life met a person who wouldn't snitch when the right amount of pressure is applied. No, the only rule in prison is this: Keep your hands ready, and to yourself, at ALL times. You are guaranteed to be "tested" regardless what you do, say, or who you know while in prison. It doesn't matter how good you think your hands work or how big you appear, someone will find something wrong with your actions regardless all these "rules" this dude speaks about just as means to try and prove themselves to their clique. I was tested twice in my bid. Once 6 days into it and the other 32 days before it ended. There was 3.5 years between the two. For context, the first was by a black fella, the second by a white fella and I'm a white fella. My cellmate, also a black fella, had to pull the first dude off me after he worked me over pretty good. The trick to why I wasn't tested again for 3+ years was because of what happened after I got up with blood leaking from swollen lips. As I headed out onto the catwalk I grabbed my lockerbox tray and rightfully clocked that POS when he turned his head to see who was coming. (Hey, he jumped me on my rack with no warning and for reasons I still do not know 25 years later, even my cellmate didn't know)Moral of that story is no one wants to fk with people who seek revenge, they want "cowards". The 2nd time was different. Had a 'good buddy' from the streets who just started a bid and a year in joined a clique(he was weak minded, small dude, no hands & had 15 years). Apparently he was performing inmate work cleaning the common areas(phones, eating areas) for another inmate(most inmates have work duties) as part of initiation. I came in off the yard and mistakenly made a joke to him about missing a spot. The guy he was performing work for was top 3 rank in the clique and overheard my comment. YIKES! An hour later, as I'm laying on my rack reading and waiting for them to call our block for mealtime dude shows up at my door and says "hey, let me holler at ya." I walk out and around the doorway thinking he doesn't want my cellmate to hear us. Prison taught me 2 things. (1)A man becomes lonely quicker in prison than he does on the streets (2)be attentive. As I'm walking out the doorway I notice 3 three things. The black population weren't loud slamming dominoes or hollering about spades and they were being attentive of my direction, some of the white dudes were standing by their doors but looking in our general direction & some were huddled right inside the shower area. The third thing still makes me laugh. The Hispanics were on the phones. 3 phones, 12 Hispanics? (For context, only 2 of them EVER used the phone). I knew this was a test but what came next surprised. I thought I was being led to a test. Instead my buddy says (as loud as possible without bringing guard attention) "MAN. You got a problem with me!". My jaw fell wide open at first. Then I replied, "No. Why would I why?" His initial question had brought those not paying attention to attention. I notice that & I notice all the white dudes at the shower are the clique this boy was in. About that time he says, "well if you've got a problem we can go back here to the showers" (if ya don't know, that means; lets go fight were we don't get caught). My reply was, "Nah bro. I've known you 6 years. Why would I want to fight you? Besides, I'm not into sword fighting in the shower. The black guys fell off the stools at the tables. The Hispanics dispersed quicker than I've ever seen trying to hold back laughter. The white dudes are looking very inquisitive at the prior two groups. I quickly & quietly say, "bro. What's the deal here?" He glances over his shoulder and replies, "my boss heard that joke about my cleaning. He said I was disrespected & need to stand up". "I ain't going in that bathroom. If you have to fight me then we'll do it here", I reply. About that time I notice his clique bringing their attention back to us. I suddenly had the thought and loudly spoke simultaneously 'Dude. I'm sorry. I don't want no beef with you. I didn't mean no disrespect to you. I just wanna go home in a month'. Yes, I totally bitched-up. But on purpose. (6 days in my bid or he tries me I would fight him) If I fight him he would lose, eventually if not quickly. If i didn't fight him I looked weak but he wouldn't end up looking weak. I had to take a month of BS from a few acquaintances but my old buddy got a notch on his belt for punking me. Moral of that test is: respect isn't about who you can beat up, it's about how you carry yourself in any given environment. Sadly, I heard 6 years later, the boy ended up hanging himself. Two years after I left he was "traded" to another clique in another block because he borrowed money from them. I guess he couldn't pay or fight 🤕 The difference between a convict and an excon is their mindset. I feed my dogs "chow". I feed myself and family "a meal" or "breakfast/lunch/dinner". If I'm telling a prison story I refer to it as "going to eat" or "mealtime". Additionally, the use of "fk" more than once a paragraph is plenty. Furthermore, instead of someone using their ability & freedom to make themselves and society better they use it to proclaim prison has a set of rules not normal to daily street life and thus trick you into believing you need taught how to survive and how to make prison inmate meals, is a sham.(BTW, these "meals" by far do not taste as good in freedom). This is nothing but glorifying prison additude, which happens to be what sent us there to start with. Inmates need to go back into the business of making big rocks into small ones or making endless shallow graves alongside the roadways. They can even become organic vegans by working the industrial farms no other Americans want to do. What they produce they can eat. End commissary, TV, games, and cliques in prison and so many people will start to find a real life!

[@CanYouResistClick1ng]

Lord knows what compelled you to get so worked up over a youtube video that you had to write up a whole college essay in the comments section. Convicts may not have followed the rules while outside of prison, but if they don't follow them inside prison, they get killed, simple as that.

[@spaceted3977]

I've been lucky in life !!! I've never been homeless and I've never been in prison !!! But it's all about luck !!! It scares the hell out of me, the thought of going to prison !!! I'm 68 yrs old now so I have just about survived up to now without messing my life up !!! But if you are dealt a bad hand in life who knows ???? Larry, you are really intelligent !!!! I can't believe you have spent time in prison !!! You are really interesting to listen to and you know what you're talking about !!! All the best !!!!

[@greer2402]

Life is not luck. You are in control of what happens to you. It's skill and talent

[@slammysammy9555]

@@greer2402that’s ridiculous. Of course luck is a part of life. You are not completely in control of everything that happens

[@TomWhile]

Prison is full of snitches. # one rule Never associate with weak people otherwise you are perceived as weak.

[@hodensacks]

It sounds like the top 10 rules to follow in prison are also pretty good rules to follow in life. Great video. Keep up the good work.

[@taylorallgood4910]

Hey Larry! A friend of mine was released a couple years ago after doing 40 years for murder. I mentioned to him about how you and other KZbinrs who have done time are doing this stuff to help keep people out of prison and to tell their experiences. He is interested in maybe starting up his own account. Do you have any tips for him to get his channel off the ground? Would definitely appreciate hearing back from you man! Cheers!

[@J4cobSkiJumping]

People always say - be yourself. Let him be yourself. Let him tell a story, how he experienced the time, etc. It would be pretty interesting to hear what was going on if he was 40 years in prison for that serious charge. Ey, if you got his channel - link it here or tell the name. Cheers.

[@shahaffiq5860]

40 years? That's a long time.

[@j4y_37_____3]

What is his channel?

[@chvIry]

@@J4cobSkiJumping came to say exactly that. "Be yourself"

[@ymergrim254]

Link his channel when he starts!!

[@enri74cv]

The #1 rule is to behave and stay away from prison and jail.if you apply all his rules to the the outside world. You should have no problems

[@alnobleman2884]

Hope you're having a nice day Larry and a good start to the new year. Blessings my man and much love

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Thank you and right back atcha

[@alnobleman2884]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief I've also been really enjoying the podcast. It's a treat to listen to

[@damienstone5470]

Remember: you are only one law away from being a criminal. It’s not up to you, it’s up to the government

[@Kurumisama]

@mysteriousone5978 or just being in the wrong place at the wrong time

[@hioh3012]

​@Mysterious one not only in America.... America is best country.... It is same all around the world

[@chasemedsker]

It’s true. You don’t even have to be guilty.

[@LEK-we2hh]

Government has same law ? ))

[@vi683a]

No. With all the laws created....Everyone is a criminal. They just haven't got to you yet!

[@Ginger4789]

Rule number one…… Don’t go to prison!!!!!!

[@Moadar]

Former guard. Can't tell you how many times I've watched former inmates talk about snitches but never mention guards dislike them too. 100% true. Half the time the fuckers lie and snitch on guards to management.

[@jasonjagodka4455]

One of my personal rules from when I did my time, was to always assume my roommate had something he didn't want the c/o's to know about. So I would keep my property neat and organized, and conduct myself in a manor that the c/o's wouldn't really notice me. In other words, I tried to never give the c/o's a reason to shake my house down.

[@JasonRogerson-gs8jp]

I would appreciate Larry coming to my job and teaching people hygiene rules

[@jordan1982]

I always thought there was something a little bullshit about the "no snitching" thing, but Larry finally helped me understand it. If you're a criminal and you run to the law, you're basically playing both sides and It makes sense that you're left with everyone against you in the end.

[@jackraptor1581]

There are different types of ratting, but Larry is hardly an Expert Convict obviously, even though he makes 20 grand a month pretending to be. There’s “dry snitching,” which is even more common and chicken shit than full blown ratting. That’s when you tell something to someone else who is a full blown rat, knowing that THEY will snitch. Snitching is sadly pandemic in the joint. It’s so common in some prisons that there are few if any repercussions for doing it, mainly because the guy getting ratted on gets moved away to another prison than the snitch. And since you can’t shank all the snitches, too many, and since you never really know who the rat is, a Snitch Culture exists.

[@giantclaw138]

​@@jackraptor1581I never thought expert convict gatekeeping was a thing 😂

[@wienerwoods]

I lived in a bad area as a teenager. I spent more than a few nights in jail too. Lock-up culture is an extension of street / hood culture. Playground culture for badasses, degenerates, and fuck-ups. The first thing I learned on the playground was NEVER SNITCH. Two things happen if you snitch / go to the authorities with a beef: 1) Nothing: The teachers /cops / gaurds don't give a fuck that some asshole bullied you, stole from you, or raped your punk ass. 2) Loss of respect: The other kids / gang members / inmates will rightly see you as a rat and a pussy. This will cause you more grief than any possible benefit The one rule he left out was "Handle Your Business" If you have a problem with someone, handle it yourself. Like our host did when he smashed his cellies head into the wall. Handle it yourself, and take the consequences like a man. Don't be a pussy. Snitches and pedos aren't hated so much for being snitches and pedos as they are for being cowards. Opportunistic shitbags. Believe it or not, prison and street gang cultures are honor based. It's why they are so violent and unforgiving. I worked as a white collar professional for decades after escaping the 'hood. It was awful. Most motherfuckers in suits wouldn't last a week inside, because they have no sense of honor, and are total pussies who lie like shit. Their word is worthless, and you never know when they'll back-stab you. Everything this guy says comes down to honor and respect. Fucking babies and snitching are about as dishonorable as it gets, inside or out of the joint. Handle your business.

[@davidtyler2012]

how do you avoid rape

[@giantclaw138]

@mikechalklen3102 L take, probably criminal take/wannabe criminal take. Your favorite movie is probably Godfather take

[@jordanbrymer4878]

I’ve been watching Larry for almost a year, I’ve seen his whole series on gangster redemption a few times, watched his prison food video’s, but one topic I’d like him to touch base more on was how his trial went, what was his initial thought process when he was sentenced, his family’s reaction, his mental state when he was sitting in court during that time.

[@giantclaw138]

Idk if he's done it, I'm new to his channel, but that seems a bit personal beyond a basic summary of his trial.

[@johnhummer265]

The TOP 10 rules to follow universally, anywhere, are what Larry Lawton just expounded in this video!! AMEN!! Everyone out there needs to listen n follow.......everyday!

[@ChrisEIB]

Thanks Larry for all your wisdom and advice. My dad was in prison when I was in 6th grade till I graduated jr high for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, got blamed by everyone else, judge found out he dropped out of public school which I’m guessing increased his sentence to get his GED. Hearing all that you’ve shared with all of us gives me insight into maybe what my dad probably went through in prison. I don’t know what level of security he was in tho. The people that got my dad involved were co workers trying to steal money from the company they worked for. I wish I had written more letters to my dad when he was in or more phone calls but when he got out he seemed ok at first but then cheated on my mom and left when I started college. I imagine prison can change someone a lot. A lot of my dads side have been to prison but I have not thus far and I hope I never do. Thank you for what you do Larry. Much peace and happiness to you

[@randallsmith2360]

Mine too. Thanks

[@dennisdmenace6249]

Don't blame your actions for your Dad's mistakes. HE chose to bounce... no amount of letters or phone calls can be a reason that HE makes HIS choices. I did 12 years, and walked out a New Man... with a Better Plan. You are NOT your Father, nor are you responsible for his choices. Be THE BEST man YOU can be. Pray for your Dad... it will make a difference. Take Care and God Bless.

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

Nice judge. Sends the uneducated to prison to become more uneducated.

[@chromelemon]

These are good rules for life in general too. Thanks for the quality content, Larry! Much love and respect!

[@MrJpm1989]

Larry , you're a stand-up guy, and you deserve all the respect owed. If only others would live by a respectable code of ethics, this life we are all given would be a bit more profitable. Take care and a long good life to you, sir🙏🤘😎🤘.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

I opened my phone and read this. Thank you very much. I needed that because sometimes people just don’t care and I wonder why I do things. I appreciate you.

[@MrJpm1989]

@LarryLawtonJewelThief Thank you for replying to my comment. That means a lot and it shows that you care more than making videos and getting paid. Some people just don't or won't ever get it. In one word I think its respect and a small amount of that goes a long way. I look forward to watching more of your videos, stay safe.

[@Ronbo1948]

Larry forgot an important rule of prison life: "BE HONEST! DO NOT STEAL!" Yes, I know most of my fellow inmates are in prison due to being dishonest, but if you take ANYTHING from a fellow inmate without his permission you risk a knife in the back.

[@jeremymanuel8041]

I don’t how I found your channel but damn your straight up honest about everything and you are not ashamed to say this or that. Hopefully you never return to that life. I love you channel.

[@se7enthedge382]

Straight into the content, succinct points of well-founded widsom... yup - another gem from someone who knows gems. Respect Larry!

[@ChristopherGray00]

The first rule was kind of hypocritical, calling people "whiners" but ironically his entire youtube channel is dedicated to telling stories of how bad prison was, i like his videos but that just didn't make sense to me lol. And it's not a bad thing, just hypocritical that he thinks talking to other people about bad shit is a burden on others.

[@jackcarlston8579]

Hey Larry! what would happen if you killed someone in prison who was attacking you? would a normal court process happen?

[@rkarnes6304]

Am curious what sort of hobbies, etc, you did to keep mentally sharp in prison. Doing 14 on a 20 in Texas, I read lots of books, averaged 50 books a year until the last 4 years. Then I discovered I could write novels, and wrote many hundreds of pages worth in a "magnum opus" book series I planned to finish off and publish when I got out. In 2020, I paroled and hauled out 2,000 handwritten pages. (I'm still transcribing the texts into electronic format to this day. It's ironic that distractions in the outside world have greatly slowed my productivity. I was very focused, as my novel-series was tremendous entertainment for myself while I was locked up. Now... not so much. I wish this weren't so, but I let all the nice things about freedom dissipate my time. Am 65 and collecting a good social security check, so I still have LOTS of time to devote to this... just... enjoying the world too much. LOL)

[@majorminsk]

Hey Larry! Can you please do a video on what your last 24 hours in prison was like? Or what most people's last 24 hours in prison would be like?

[@Treesah0416]

Also, I appreciate how much you interact with your subscribers. Makes us feel more connected with you.

[@harutogames9204]

Mad respect to you man. You turned your life around and some of these videos i can only imagine helped someone else from getting away from that life

[@masonwillis5291]

You should see if you could join PKA for one of their podcasts! I think it would be interesting for you and Kyle to talking about your experiences in the American legal system.

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

Larry keeps it real. Those rules you should follow in life and in prison. You will not understand how fast things can change for nothing. Seen a lot of things pop off fast in my 5 years in federal prison that could have been prevented. You are not as bad as a prison. Its never really one on one, and someone can change sides fast too. Worst place on earth to be is prison. Stay out of trouble folks. Not worth it. But if you do wanna take chances, keep watching Larrys channel. It will help you get home. Always interesting to watch. Great video

[@RoctoberSlots-b8w]

I was in the worst prison in my State. It was designed to hold 3000 inmate's but when I was there they had 5100 inmates. In their with rapist's, murderers, exteme Wacko's, etc.. In1989 I went up state to do six and a half to twelve yrs. I wound up doing six yrs. Nine months and twenty-days. I had three burglary's, run concurrently. And I had a $1500 paid attorney!! Nobody on earth Can Ever tell me what Prison is like! I lived it!!

[@OmarJano]

The sense of community is insane! People trading “cornbread for soup!”. Sharing legal tips and general life advice. It was also sad to see a lot of kids who clearly were given a poor hand in life, don’t know how to cope and end up in legal trouble. God bless you man.

[@um52]

Great vid 🙏 My friends a ex con,served 7 years and when I showed him this video he agreed 100% on this list.

[@Dan-yl4dy]

Rule number 11. Don't use the words punk or bitch unless you ready to war. Larry you the man brother. Love your videos.

[@rivermcratt3683]

I think the most important prison reform that would completely change the system for the better would be to segregate life from non-life. You cannot House people who have the potential to get out someday with people who have nothing to lose.

[@marshallderriek1858]

They have plenty to lose .. super Max ..

[@jessyg17]

Larry has so much wisdom to share ❤

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Thank you! The more info I can pass on to inform people about what really happens in prisons, the better

[@jessyg17]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief You've got more than a million people here, and those million people are sharing your knowledge with even more minds. I've got to believe we can create real change here. I've learned so much from you; my mind has been completely changed! And it's the highlight of my week to get a response from you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gibby2937]

I propose a new drinking game which should be played while watching a Larry Lawton video. Every time he says "obviously" you need to take a drink. Most in here would be drunk as a skunk within 10 minutes...lol!

[@paulbalogh4582]

I was amazed at the number of good people I met in my terms. Rather not meet them there but I did & they were good people, just screwed up & “hand to pay the debt.” We always “policed” our own blocks. We did not want guards in our business & they didn’t want anymore work. We ALL got along .

[@thegreatrenaldo7718]

Major rule in prison is to fart on your celli's pillow so they get Pink eye. They'll never bother you again

[@niceapes]

I wanna meet this guy and listen to his stories in person. It is just pure experience

[@allenpedrick6502]

I was a LT. in Delaware for 26.5 years. This video is spot on. Keeping clean is a must. There was several fights due to the “Vikings “ of the cell.

[@crashers17]

🧼did you drop this....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

Hi Larry , Don't eat out of another guys Bag of Chips especially if He is not your Race , That was a good one . Stand up for yourself no mater what .

[@bv6447]

A lot of the rules Larry talks about also apply to the workplace.

[@lonewolf36s]

Question: How honest are you in prison? Do you tell people the truth or give them nothing? In my experience, if you give anyone anything, they will eventually use it against you. Is that true in prison, or is there a brotherhood of sorts?

[@jackraptor1581]

I use to believe there were no dumb questions, only dumb answers.What a dumb question

[@saintbees2088]

Thanks man. Good advice all around.

[@MashedPotatoes-]

This guys unreal. Just found your channel and been binge watching. Great insight, great story teller. Cheers Larry, someone to look up too

[@031limit031]

Highly respect your work, Larry. This information is highly appreciative. Wish you the best, in life.

[@catmando4914]

Very educational. Kids in high school should hear you speak.

[@johngardner4096]

Good stuff, wherever you go. Even on the outside, keeping your word, respecting people's spaces and communications, staying clean, paying debts, and minding your own business are never bad ideas.

[@jesseolson3142]

Man when you said say excuse me it brought me back to a county jail bid I did. I seen a dude get his ass BEAT!! for not saying excuse me. He got up from the table and bumped the dude behind him pretty good and just walked off. Dude got up followed him to the bathroom

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Oh man! Yep, that will happen. Prison is all about RESPECT

[@tomk4092]

I’d say the number 1 rule is don’t get involved in crime.

[@fullbloodskater]

Just got out last month, short timer only two years, I just found you’re channel I just want to say awesome content! And many blessings.

[@Youdontunderstandmoney]

I take my hat off to you Larry. You're always very honest with us and I really appreciate how you never glorify crime or prison. Many of us grew up with the wrong influences and as a result, we thought that crime is cool when it's really not. Thanks for being a positive influence to so many people!

[@azcop2]

First rule. Obey the law and don’t get sent to Prison.

[@kenmartin5375]

You gave good wisdom. I hope I never see an inside of a jail, but I appreciated everything you had to say. Your a good man. When a man can change his heart, that is a good man.

[@milliequinn3449]

Hey Larry I spent 15 years 9 months 3 days in prison here in mount joy Ireland for gang land activity let's say IV only recently heard about you this video is so on point only some1 in prison not jail would understand but it's the story that got to me most was when you were in que after getting off bus u just got released everything became so overwhelmed for u I understand that feeling hard to describe and harder to forget I want you to know I'm now out 1yr and because of your amazing talks video I'm doing better in life no more jail for (prison)..I went in at 20 now today in 36 what a waste Lastly don't ever stop believing You thought me this..new job new home drug free crime free TANK YOU IRELAND HEARS YOU

[@RollingStoneZzzzz]

Respect...Excuse me! Lots of time just a bump from a Con could be a invitation to deal! Fight!! Excuse me acnoleges it was just a accedent. Das 😎 all.

[@sherifflongcizzle2664]

Bro it is so awesome that one of your rules was " say excuse me " ...that's so fuckin cool. Showing a little respect to a fellow inmate is a huge fuckin problem because no one wants to look weak. But respect is a key issue that more people need to embrace

[@chrisnichols2419]

It’s true. Prison is all about respect.

[@dirtyrandy2592]

Couple extra tips: Knock on cells like you would a door. Shower every day. Don’t tell another inmate when you are getting out. Never give out ANY personal information to anyone. Pass gas in your cell, or in a bathroom only. Keep papers that list your charge/charges in your cell. Educate yourself, use the time, don’t waste it. Shower with a friend ( sounds weird but it’s a vulnerable situation that can be made safer) Don’t eat any food left in your cell. Don’t gamble. Don’t ask the CO’s questions. Drugs are too expensive, don’t waste your time looking. Stand up for yourself, but don’t look for fights. You steal, your going to get hurt. If you hurt a child to get in prison, your life is going to be a nightmare. Basically just “hang it up” Don’t say anything on the phone you wouldn’t want a cop hearing. Turn yourself in. running always makes it worse. ( this I personally regret) If you say anything about suicidal thoughts ( including on the phone) you will get a one way ticket to a rubber room, with a paper outfit. The hole sucks. The fight isn’t worth it!!! Read the Game of Thrones books, their awesome 😉 Some of these were repeated in the video, I was typing as I was watching lol Good luck to you.

[@keneonyia4726]

Thank you

[@johnschick5827]

One thing he said that I disagree with. The family is doing the REAL time. An inmate is provided with everything they need from food to medical to housing to dental care, etc. She has to PROVIDE for all that on the street. She has to feed the kids, get them off to school, take them to the dr. wash them, buy them clothes while YOU sit on your ass in prison. Credit where credits due.

[@FloodExterminator]

Love these videos! I also think some of your Rules could also apply to very bad neighbourhoods with lots of gang activity.

[@michaelconway6720]

Larry. Interesting video and great advice. I've never been in prison but the same rules apply in life.

[@TheMegatron673]

Don't touch the TV remote, don't touch a hanging phone, don't go ahead in the shower if you see a chair already set up in front of you in line, don't mess with someone's chair, don't sit on someone's bunk, pay off your debts.

[@hike965]

Thanks larry, I love your stories.