My Mistakes, Your Lessons

INTRODUCTION
My journey of criminality, my story of over 50 years of living in and out of jails and prisons, is not intended to glorify the world of crime, nor should it be taken as just another bullshit prison story.

Dates, names, and some factual details have been altered or deleted to protect myself, my family, loved ones, friends, and the innocent. Also, changes were made to shield those who are still guilty from the past and would look for revenge if exposed. About those of my past who are still guilty of crimes that they got away with, Revenge Exposure, means that the criminal world or gangs would put out a “HIT” (Contract of Death) on whoever snitched or exposed them in any of their illegal affairs. Furthermore, a snitch’s family, loved ones or friends would also not be safe, as revenge means exactly that, revenge!

In the world of crime, snitching is the worst violation of the criminal code of conduct that anyone can act upon. Be reassured this life journey you are going to take is true. My criminal disease, crimes, and violence of my 20 years of involvement with one of the most dangerous and violent California prison gangs, La Nuestra Familia (NF), are real. My criminal involvement of more than 50 years within the criminal world is real, and frightening and should be taken as a warning to parents and adults if we expect to save our children - our future.

The disease of criminality is just like a medical disease, whereby once you get infected with it, if not attended to, the disease spreads and can eventually kill you, as well as others. All diseases are a health concern for all. Dr. Donald R. Hopkins, an expert in disease eradication, believes the world is one small boat…it’s in our interest to help everybody understand their health and deal with their health problems. Health is a global concern, and we are all in the “same boat.”

The disease of Criminality should be a global health concern for humanity. Breaking the law because I made the wrong turn on the street, drove in excess of the speed limit, etc., or told a lie to avoid responsibility for a mistake or shortcoming is not the disease of criminality I am speaking about. Dishonesty is still dishonesty and can very well be the beginning symptoms that could lead down the road toward criminality.

The disease of criminality, as defined in my humble and nonprofessional opinion, begins in the innate innocent minds of our children. When a child is subjected to forms of physical or psychological injustices or abuse, whether in their family setting or from outside sources, the fears and insecur