How is a Life Sentence Measured?
Full Question:
When a defendant is sentenced to a life sentence, does that mean the defendant is sentenced for the rest of his life or is there a set number of years that the defendant is sentenced too (i.e. 20 years, 25 years, etc)?
05/26/2010 |
Category: Criminal ยป Sentences |
State: Washington |
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Answer:
A life sentence is typically measured by how long the individual is alive, although in some cases, a person can be sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after a certain number of years. A person who is sentenced to a life sentence without the possibility of parole can expect to spend the rest of his/her life behind bars.
