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- Man Gets 125 Years for Stealing Gun Used in Murder
- Egypt's Mubarak sentenced to life in prison
- Attempted ‘underwear bomber’ of Detroit-bound plane gets life in prison
- Teen gets life for strangling, stabbing girl, 9
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- What is a “Life Sentence”? And How Long Is It Usually?A life sentence is the imprisonment of a person convicted of a crime for the rest of their natural life or until they are granted parole or commuted to a shorter fixed term. A life sentence refers to an imprisoned term of 15-20 years before being released for parole in most states.
- How Long is a Life Sentence? State by State Overview - Recording LawLife sentence lengths differ across jurisdictions, guided by state laws. Find the shortest and longest possible life sentence for each state.
- What Does a "Life Sentence" Mean? How Long is a Life Sentence? - NoloHow Long Is a Life Sentence? In some jurisdictions, a "life" sentence is a misnomer in that it can come with the possibility of parole. Depending on the state's law, a defendant may be eligible for parole after a set number of years, like 20, 25, or 40. A defendant who has served the minimum sentence can apply to a parole board for release.
- How Long is a Life Sentence (State By State Breakdown) - Outside the BadgeIn the United States, a life sentence means the individual is sentenced to imprisonment for the rest of their life. However, they may be eligible for parole after a certain number of years, often around 15-25 years, depending on state laws and the nature of the crime.
- How Long Is a Life Sentence? - The Law DictionaryPractically speaking, a life sentence is a term of imprisonment in which the convicted felon must remain incarcerated for either the remainder of their life or until one of the following occurs: Their crime is pardoned; Their sentence is commuted; They are paroled; This means that the length of a life sentence can be changed by external factors.
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