2007-01-19 08:09:56 · 29 answers · asked by bradburnchristopher 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It would all depend on the tariff placed on your sentence by the judge.
For example, if you murdered 2 children in cold blood then you may well have a recommendation that you serve a minimum of 30 years.
If, on the other hand, you were found guilty of a murder where you admitted your guilt and there were extenuating circumstances - say you did something really stupid which caused someone's death but you were immediately remorseful, then you might only serve 10 years.
Or if you are technically guilty of murder because you played a part in say a robbery where you knew your mate was armed and someone got killed, then you would possibly get a shorter tariff.
All up to the judge.
Harry Roberts who went away in 1966 for the murder of 3 policemen is still inside after 40 years. But one of his companions on the day who didn't fire a shot but was guilty by association was released in the late '80s.
2007-01-21 09:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by Hilary Y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a person is sentenced to life the judge will set a tariff, this tariff can be anything from say just a year to maybe thirty years and anything in between. The offender will serve all of this tariff unless he gets it reduced on appeal. Up till this time the offender will usually serve more than this tariff, his paper for release will generally start just after he has completed the tariff set.
It was recently introduced that an offender who has committed a serious offence such as violence or a sex offence could receive a indeterminate life sentence. An example of this might be a person found guilty of gbh for a second or third time would get an indeterminate sentence this may only have a tariff of four years. This does not mean he would be released at the end of four years he could do longer, it would depend on his behaviour and attitude during his time in custody.
An important fact that is not generally taken in to account or not known by many that a life sentence also carries with it a licence for life. What this means is when the offender is released should he/she committed a further offence, even if it was only something like shop lifting they can be recalled to prison without having to go to court. This can also be the case if their behaviour is deemed to put them at risk of committing an other offence. An example might be reverting back to drink drugs or even the company they keep.
2007-01-20 08:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by JOHN H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition of a "life" sentence if served to the full is thirty years. However only a handful of high profile criminals serve that long (Myra Hindley, Ian Brady, the Krays). Most of the time these end up at "Her Majesty's pleasure", which means they will rot in jail until they die.
In most other cases "lifers" can be eligible for parole as with any other prisoner. Deciding factors would be type of crime, behaviour inside and whether or not you were psycholigcally able to be released. So if you are thinking of going on a killing spree then don't get your hopes up. But if your commiting fraud or thinking of cheating the taxman then you'll probably get out early.
Or if you are a chav with a asbo.......youll be inside for about 45 seconds.
2007-01-19 10:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amount of time you will spend in jail will depend on the Tariff set by the sentencing judge. The judge may tell you this at the time of sentencing or at a later date. You will then have to spend the maximum tarrif period after which you may be considered for Parole. This however does not mean you will get Parole, it all depends on how well you meet your sentence targets, your over all behaviour and if your reports to the Parole board are positive.If you are not a British citizen, you are likely to be considered for deportation atthe end of your tariff period.
2007-01-19 08:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by Mitzy S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A life sentence in the UK is 99 years.
However you can be released on parole at any time.
This depends upon the TARIFF stated by the trial Judge, for example he may feel that you should serve 10 years before being considered for parole. He may even set a tariff of 30 years or recommend you are never released.
20% of inmates in the UK are life sentence prisoners.
Once on parole your parole can be revoked at any time, and back you go.
2007-01-19 19:46:52 · answer #5 · answered by ktbaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on good behaviour and parole. Life is usually 25 years then time knocked off for the mentioned. You can of course be given 2 or 3 consecutive life sentences in which case you wuold never get out.
2007-01-19 08:14:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approx 5 to 10 years
2007-01-19 12:10:43 · answer #7 · answered by A True Gentleman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should be about 10 to 15 years.
2007-01-19 10:50:01 · answer #8 · answered by BD M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life sentence is 25 years, but it's about half in jail and half on probation as a general rule.
2007-01-19 08:15:07 · answer #9 · answered by helloha06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it normaly averages at 25 years but woth good behaviour it can be less there was a story recently in local paper about a man who murdered in 19 99 and was being considered for porol basicaly life depends on the parol officer not long enough if u ask me
2007-01-19 11:04:34 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋