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Crimen, Conflicto y Ley - Expresiones de Prisión y Reclusos

Aquí encontrarás jerga para la prisión y expresiones de reclusos, que abarcan términos utilizados en instalaciones correccionales y el lenguaje de la encarcelación.

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bunk restriction
bunk restriction
[Sustantivo]

a punishment requiring an inmate to stay in their bunk except for bathroom use or meals

restricción a la litera

restricción a la litera

Ex: Bunk restriction limited her movements to just the cell and bathroom. 

La restricción de litera limitaba sus movimientos a la celda y el baño.

bunk warrior
bunk warrior
[Sustantivo]

an inmate who tries to intimidate or upset others but avoids actual fighting

preso que solo amenaza

preso que solo amenaza

Ex: Inmates ignore the bunk warrior because he won't fight. 

Los reclusos ignoran al guerrero de la litera porque no pelea.

burned
burned
[Adjetivo]

(legal) exhausted all avenues for appeal

sin más vías de apelación

sin más vías de apelación

Ex: Once the judge ruled, she was burned and couldn't challenge the decision. 

Una vez que el juez falló, ella estaba precluida y no podía impugnar la decisión.

chief
chief
[Sustantivo]

(prison) a Native American inmate

preso indígena estadounidense

preso indígena estadounidense

Ex: A chief was assigned to work with the new inmates. 
chit-chat
chit-chat
[Sustantivo]

(prison) inmate-administered corporal punishment

castigo corporal entre presos

castigo corporal entre presos

Ex: Chit-chat left him sore for days. 

El castigo corporal administrado por los reclusos lo dejó adolorido durante días.

the hole
the hole
[Sustantivo]

a separate, isolated unit in prison with reduced privileges

aislamiento

aislamiento

Ex: The hole is used for punishment or temporary isolation. 
institutional 9
institutional 9
[Sustantivo]

a correctional officer, visitor, or prison employee considered attractive by inmates because of limited contact with others

persona atractiva de la prisión

persona atractiva de la prisión

Ex: Institutional 9s often become the subject of gossip in the block. 

Los institutional 9 a menudo se convierten en el tema de chismes en el bloque.

item
item
[Sustantivo]

(in the plural) standard denominational currency in prison, often referring to $1 commissary snacks

unidad de moneda carcelaria

unidad de moneda carcelaria

Ex: She counted her items before buying lunch. 
jacket
jacket
[Sustantivo]

a prisoner's central file containing records and personal information

expediente del preso

expediente del preso

Ex: His jacket showed multiple infractions over the years. 
jailhouse lawyer
jailhouse lawyer
[Sustantivo]

an inmate who provides legal advice, often unqualified, or represents themselves in legal matters

preso que da asesoría legal

preso que da asesoría legal

Ex: Inmates often rely on a jailhouse lawyer for advice. 

Los reclusos a menudo recurren a un jailhouse lawyer para obtener asesoramiento.

key
key
[Sustantivo]

(in the plural) a symbol of authority or control within a prison pod or gang

autoridad

autoridad

Ex: Rumors spread about a shift in the keys after the fight. 
protective custody
protective custody
[Sustantivo]

lawful confinement or close supervision to protect a person from harm

custodia protectora

custodia protectora

Ex: He remained in protective custody for several weeks. 

Permaneció en custodia protectora durante varias semanas.

seg
seg
[Sustantivo]

solitary confinement in prison

confinamiento solitario

confinamiento solitario

Ex: Inmates in seg have minimal contact with others. 

Los reclusos en seg tienen un contacto mínimo con los demás.

shank
shank
[Sustantivo]

an improvised stabbing weapon, often made from everyday items

arma punzante improvisada

arma punzante improvisada

Ex: Inmates warned each other about someone carrying a shank. 

Los presos se advirtieron mutuamente sobre alguien que llevaba un shank.

shiv
shiv
[Sustantivo]

an improvised stabbing weapon, typically homemade from available materials

cuchillo improvisado

cuchillo improvisado

Ex: Guards routinely check cells for shivs. 

Los guardias revisan rutinariamente las celdas en busca de armas improvisadas.

slop
slop
[Sustantivo]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

comida aguada y desagradable

comida aguada y desagradable

Ex: Everyone joked about the terrible slop in the mess hall. 

Todos bromeaban sobre la terrible bazofia en el comedor.

spread
spread
[Sustantivo]

a shared improvised meal made from commissary items

comida carcelaria improvisada compartida

comida carcelaria improvisada compartida

Ex: She offered her portion to the spread for the group. 
[cop] a plea
cop a plea
[Frase]

to plead guilty to a lesser criminal charge than originally charged

declararse culpable de un cargo menor

declararse culpable de un cargo menor

Ex: Lawyers often advise clients to cop a plea when evidence is strong. 
stir-crazy
stir-crazy
[Adjetivo]

mentally restless or unbalanced due to prolonged confinement

alterado por un encierro prolongado

alterado por un encierro prolongado

Ex: She felt stir-crazy after being stuck inside all day. 

Se sintió stir-crazy después de estar atrapada adentro todo el día.

[do] time
do time
[Frase]

to serve a prison sentence, typically as a punishment for a crime or offense

cumplir condena en prisión

cumplir condena en prisión

Ex: Doing time can be a harsh and isolating experience for many inmates. 
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