What are the meanings of four dots on a norteno's hand?

While tattoos are becoming more and more popular, there are still some that are reserved for members of society.The process of jailhouse tattoos is illegal, so inmates end up creating their own equipment and ink, and studies have shown a connection between tattoos and high rates of hepatitis C among prisoners.

There are no butterflies, tribal armbands, or wrongly interpreted Chinese characters here.There are hidden meanings behind these tattoos.

The most well-known tattoo associated with crime and prison can be either unfilled or opaque.There are many stories about why a prisoner would have a tattoo like this, but the most common is that it symbolizes the death of a loved one.The FBI notes that "only the wearer will know the exact meaning of the tattoo."It was said that Amy's ex- husband was behind bars.

The emblem means doing time for long-time prisoners.There are variations on a watch with no hands.

The idea of being trapped is conveyed by the spiderweb on the elbow.

A blue dot on the face proclaims a stint in a borstal, a UK system for delinquent boys that was created in 1901.Americans call it juvie mixed with military school.Since Borstals were abolished in the early 1980s, anyone who has a mark these days is more likely to be a tough person.

There are four dots on the knuckles, or the letters themselves, which might represent the ACAB tattoo.Depending on the situation, Always Carry a Bible is the acronym for All Coppers Are Bastards.

This acronym is not specific to prison.It isn't surprising that the Evil Wicked Mean Nasty mark would make an appearance behind bars.

If the tattoo bearer tells you the letters stand for "Alice Baker", you should know that it's just a nickname for the Aryan Brotherhood.Alice, One-Two, Tip and Brand are some of the organization's other nicknames.