I don't know if it is correct and I certainly think it is a horrible positive feedback loop, but it appears that people with prior convictions are much more lik

I don't know if it is correct and I certainly think it is a horrible positive feedback loop, but it appears that people with prior convictions are much more likely to get convicted and do jail time. So if you get in trouble as a kid, you're much more likely to get the book thrown at you for minor offenses as an adult.