serving six months of his sentence in solitary confinement for continually lashing out at correctional officers and assaulting other inmates. Jesse dealt with a lot of anger problems but managed to finish school while incarcerated, receiving some of the highest grades in science, math, and writing on his GED test. He saw this as a whim of hope for the future and planned to attend college and major in psychology upon finishing his sentence. Unfortunately, after his sentence, he was extradited to South Carolina to face the warrant that had been issued. Jesse was convicted of presenting a firearm at a person and sentenced, resulting in more time and probation. After his release, Jesse settled in Jacksonville, FL, with his Aunt Nilka and Uncle Gilbert, hoping to join the military and attend college. Unfortunately, he was arrested for a burglary charge and jumped bail, knowing it would result in a violation of his probation. Another warrant was issued for his arrest, so he fled to Miami, FL, to evade the warrant, not wanting to go back to jail. Losing all hope that he would ever escape the criminal lifestyle due to his pending warrant, he began selling marijuana and lived in hotels and hostels in South Beach, FL. Not being able to make enough money to continue paying for hotel rooms, he became homeless, living on the streets of Miami. Jesse felt the homeless life was very difficult, and he yearned for the opportunity to be somebody his family would be proud of. While in Miami at a club, he sold some marijuana to a salesman called "Dredd," who was on vacation. Dredd was impressed with Jesses' "marijuana sales tactics" and offered him a job that included a place to stay. Wanting to get off the streets, Jesse took the offer and joined the door-to-door magazine sales company Chapel Sales.
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