for or because

[MikeNewYork]

Yes, I understand, understood, had understood, have been understanding, will continue to understand, etc. that it means because, Mike.
My point here was that the reason is given after the information that he went to prison. That's all I'm saying.
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The initial point I was trying to make is that using for to mean because, you won't get the "for clause" first. This isn't the case when because is used to join two clauses. You can begin with the "because clause".
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Even if a sentence begins with for, then that "for sentence" will also come after what it is giving the reason for -- as in your example.
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I understand. It is understood.