[itsmycock]

It can be a bad idea, but there is no way around it. Prisons are bursting at the seams with being over crowded, money and space is scarce. They do keep different types of offenders somewhat separate. DUI people get put in the "drunk tank" in the County pen around here. if you have an extended stay, you may be shuffled between a couple different jails. I spent a weekend in County in Barneyland (public television was the only channel). One big room with a common area in the middle and the cells around the perimeter, showers off to the side near the CO's desk. 2 person capacity to each cell, bunk beds.

In there the population is fairly mixed. I saw a dude that I saw on TV who was in for murder. Most of what was there though was druggies, drunks, thiefs, etc. Prison is a different story. I ahve not personally had the pleasure, but if anything bad could happen to you, a state or federal prison is where it will likely happen.