...  by ? Tori ?: What is the difference between a criminal that’s in a maximum security prison and a minimum security prison? My husband and I were watching a show about prisons and how they came to be and I was just wondering what type off crime determines what type of prison they go to. Best answer: Answer by jacket2230If you have murdered like tons of people you would be max security or if you have even tried to escape several times. Petty theft bad checks stuff like that min sec Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!     Georgia Rehab Centers – Rehab.  Tags: rehab center, petty theft ...