I just want to clear something up. Most DO NOT get out in 25 years. Keeping your dignity will cost you more time and extra convictions in prison. I was suposed to do 18 month in a federal penetentiary but while inside I caught an assault charge and they gave me another six months. Also, someone who is in for that long doesn't give a shit about anything. After 10 years you are permanently changed and if you have avoided rape you have most likely joined a gang. If you stay clean once you are out you will be spending most your days pacing 10 ft back and forth for hours and the next 25 years learning how to live a normal life.