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Post by SQ on Dec 29, 2005 12:52:47 GMT -6
Somewhere in here, someone posted that a life sentence was 12 years?
I thought each state had different life sentences?
Which state has the 12 year life sentence?
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Post by Charlene on Dec 29, 2005 15:46:08 GMT -6
I think the post you read referred to the average time served on a so-called life sentence. That average is increasing as more states are stopping mandatory releases for violent crime. In Texas, even capital murderers could earn good time credit, making a day served in prison count for a day and a half. This meant that 60 years, typically considered a life sentence, would be served COMPLETELY in 20 years, and parole eligibility would come much earlier. Somewhere in here, someone posted that a life sentence was 12 years? I thought each state had different life sentences? Which state has the 12 year life sentence? |
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Post by Donnie on Dec 29, 2005 17:16:41 GMT -6
I thought each state had different life sentences? If a life sentence is truly a life sentence, then each state could not have a different life sentence. None, some or all, depending on which case you look at. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2005 19:21:29 GMT -6
I think the post you read referred to the average time served on a so-called life sentence. That average is increasing as more states are stopping mandatory releases for violent crime. In Texas, even capital murderers could earn good time credit, making a day served in prison count for a day and a half. This meant that 60 years, typically considered a life sentence, would be served COMPLETELY in 20 years, and parole eligibility would come much earlier. 60 / 1.5 = 40 ... |
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Post by SQ on Dec 29, 2005 20:12:22 GMT -6
Thank you for the information.
I thought with "aggravated" sentences, a person served a day for a day and I assumed "capital" murder would be a day for a day, of course depending what state you were in.
Doesn't Life Without Parole mean just that in whichever states have it?
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Post by Charlene on Dec 30, 2005 0:52:10 GMT -6
Sorry, I didn't make myself clear - they get a day and a half of good time credit. The day served, plus the day and a half. Meaning one day equals 2.5, meaning a 60 year sentence is served in around 20 years. I think the post you read referred to the average time served on a so-called life sentence. That average is increasing as more states are stopping mandatory releases for violent crime. In Texas, even capital murderers could earn good time credit, making a day served in prison count for a day and a half. This meant that 60 years, typically considered a life sentence, would be served COMPLETELY in 20 years, and parole eligibility would come much earlier. 60 / 1.5 = 40 ... |
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Post by Donnie on Dec 30, 2005 5:53:47 GMT -6
Thank you for the information. I thought with "aggravated" sentences, a person served a day for a day and I assumed "capital" murder would be a day for a day, of course depending what state you were in. Doesn't Life Without Parole mean just that in whichever states have it? Not if the governor of the state has the power to pardon criminals. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2005 7:19:09 GMT -6
Sorry, I didn't make myself clear - they get a day and a half of good time credit. The day served, plus the day and a half. Meaning one day equals 2.5, meaning a 60 year sentence is served in around 20 years. That's a perverted system... Imo at least 2/3 of a sentence should be served. Then in rare cases when the prisoner behaves exceptionally well and the chance of reoffending is low, parole should be considered. In doubt parole should not be granted. Public safety first! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2005 7:26:59 GMT -6
Sorry, I didn't make myself clear - they get a day and a half of good time credit. The day served, plus the day and a half. Meaning one day equals 2.5, meaning a 60 year sentence is served in around 20 years. That's a perverted system... Imo at least 2/3 of a sentence should be served. Then in rare cases when the prisoner behaves exceptionally well and the chance of reoffending is low, parole should be considered. In doubt parole should not be granted. Public safety first! I don't have a problem with parole for first time, non-violent offenders. However, if you f-ed up more than once or if somebody was injured in the process of your crime, full sentance regardless of "good behavior". If murder is involved, DP, no exceptions whatsoever. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2005 16:02:19 GMT -6
Sorry, I didn't make myself clear - they get a day and a half of good time credit. The day served, plus the day and a half. Meaning one day equals 2.5, meaning a 60 year sentence is served in around 20 years. But from what I have been told that is not ALWAYS so. Example: a particular inmate that I checked on has a parole eligibility date that is set for more than 20 years away.....and I was told that he could ABSOLUTEY NOT earn any good time, and would positively NOT be eligible a day sooner than the date that is set now. So, apparently not all can earn 'good time'? |
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Post by SQ on Jan 5, 2006 8:24:38 GMT -6
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