just need to know thanks for your help. in matters of tdcj
2006-10-26 19:06:36 · 8 answers · asked by amy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In Minnesota, you would expect to serve 2/3 of the time.
If you misbehaved during that time, the department of corrections could extend your time up to your entire sentence without going back to the court.
I don't know if that is common among other states.
2006-10-26 19:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by imnogeniusbutt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states their is a Maximum and Minimum on most crimes!
A Class A Felony carries 71/2 to 15 years. You are there for at least 7 1/2 years. Good time is taken off the max sentence. You could spend 15 years in prison!
2006-10-26 19:23:11 · answer #2 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states there something called " truth-in-sentencing"
IE... A guy is sentenced to 10 years in prison..... the judge says "5 in 5 out"....5 years of initial confinement and 5 years on extended supervision....anytime during the supervision if he violates his rules, he can go back for 5 years, but during that time his "out" time starts all over, if he goes back for 2 years when he gets out he has 5 years left on paper the only time he will defiantly get off is when he sits his full 10 year sentence or completes the 5 years of paper time "supervision" successfully
by the way there is no more so-called "good-time" in state prisons.......but there is good time in county jails still..... trust me i know
2006-10-26 21:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by Osummer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most places, an individual is allowed 1/3 of their sentence off, for good behaviour. A sentence of 9 years could result in 6 years of confinement, with parole available for the remaining 3 years provided the inmate's behaviour was adequate to convince the parole board of his/her positive intentions and liklihood of staying out of trouble. This may vary state to state. Try web searching the gov't parts of your state, Department of Corrections for example.
2006-10-26 19:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by pair-a-docs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats going to depend on the state. In Virginia ,for instance, you serve 85% of your sentence. You should be able to find out with a quick phonecall to either your local DA's office (if you're lucky enough to get somebody on the phone,) the criminal bar association in your city or county, or the clerk's office. Most likely, you can find out on google.
2006-10-26 19:09:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you are sentenced then you are turned over to the Department of Corrections. It's their job to monitor your sentence. If you can earn gain time then you will. It's out of the judge's hand then.
2006-10-30 08:13:39 · answer #6 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
different countries are having different laws. general practice and perceiption is if the conduct of the convicted is observed to be good the jail authorities may recommend for remission in the term. and the authorities have to believe that there is real change in his attitude and firmly believe he is reformed and may not resort for any other crime.
2006-10-26 19:13:40 · answer #7 · answered by sabu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the conditions of your sentence and the jurisdiction.
2006-10-26 19:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by glock509 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋