I think there are a lot of variables that go into the decision, things like-
First off- is he afraid of prison ?
2nd- how much time is he facing?

But things like how close is he with his family?
Does he truly love his wife and will miss her terribly?
Does he have children? How old are they and how close is he to them?
Does he have a lot of money hidden for either getting out, his family to live on while he’s away?
What is his rank in the family at that time?
How is he treated by his crime family?

How is his health?
His families health?
Does he regret his crimes?

What kind of deal can he get by cooperating!

We would have to know all these things about ourselves to make an honest decision.



Being honest, if I’m facing life, have money stashed, love my family dearly, am not a senior citizen, get a good deal, I might flip.

If I’m looking at a short stint and I’m respected in the life, and I have enough money that I know my wife and kids will be fine, plus I know doing this short bid will help me rise in the ranks within the family- I’m doing the sentence.

Like many above said though, unless we are actually facing the consequences, you really can’t know what we would do.