Street
hot one
What does hot one mean?
A homicide charge, considered the most serious 'beef' an inmate can carry.
"He's in on a hot one, so no chance at a low-security yard."
Origin
Prison slang marking a murder charge as the most severe; from the Prison Journalism Project glossary.
Frequently asked questions
What does hot one mean in prison?
It refers to a murder charge, considered the most serious beef an inmate can carry.
Why does a hot one affect where an inmate is housed?
Because a homicide charge is so serious, it can rule out placement on a low-security yard.
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