I have sentenced many, many people to prison terms, some just a couple of years, some for several life terms. I've had a few threats both before and even during trials, but I've never had a problem with anyone that eventually got out. I've had contacts with a few, all of whom expressed one degree of gratitude or another - nearly all of them said that sending them away saved their lives. Doesn't mean I won't ever have a problem, and I would never assume that I won't. Like Charlie, I've also found that most people don't recognize me in "street clothes," and that has probably helped avoid some awkward conversations. Bottom line, it hasn't been the problem so far that I thought years ago that it might be.