Not sure how many of you reading this are felons but those of you who aren't - you have no idea how crappy it can be. I spent 4 months in jail. 4 very very very LONG months in solitary confinement in Riker's Island. That meant I was on 23 hr lockdown with no tv, no running water, nothing to do, no human interaction. Its enough to make a person go crazy and I'm still trying to rid myself of the nightmares I have over it.

Now, I'm on probation. Don't for one minute think probation is a walk in the park. Its not. I meet with my PO every other week - all of my finances are monitored and I must prove how I earn every penny I spend. I am not allowed to leave the state of NY without permission and I must explain everything I say in the media to make sure I'm not in risk of re-offending. I have to go to Sex Offenders counseling - yes promoting prostitution is a sex offense (I dont have to register). Counseling is done weekly and that honestly feels like its just to make sure I dont repeat my offense. I need counseling to get over my court ordered therapist.

Anyhow, being a felon is no joke. Your options are limited on employment and even though you have served your time- you are still treated like a criminal by probation. They aren't there to help you or uplift you, they are there to be your external warden - to keep you in the probation prison system for which I must serve a long 5 years. My favorite part is the urine test where the woman comes into the bathroom with me and watches me urinate. Anyone who knows me knows I dont do drugs and never have so its comical that I have to go through all of this. My attorney, Dan, did say think of this way- you shouldn't be embarrassed - thats her job, she should be embarrassed. I'll try to remember that the next time she watches me pee.

And if you ever need an amazing attorney- call Dan - www.hochheiser.com.