is it true that theres a law being passed for...?

Question

Violent Criminals to serve only 65% of there time instead of 85% if it is true or not can sumone please provide a website my brother wants to know thanks

ah um NO my brother doesnt plan on committing a crime hes already in JAIL and we live in NY hes in there for violating probation and a felony for battery i think im not too sure this happened about 4 years ago

Answer 1

Though this rumor has persisted for years, there has never been a law requiring inmates to serve only 65% of their sentences, though periodically bills to this effect are proposed to the Legislature. In addition, the statute provides that the offender may earn monthly awards of incentive gain-time up to 10 days per month. However, when the inmate's tentative release date becomes equivalent to the 85% minimum service date, the inmate is prohibited from earning further gain-time awards.


Those sentenced to prison in Florida who committed their crimes on or after October 1, 1995 will serve a minimum of 85% of their sentences. This applies to all inmates, regardless of the type of crime they committed. On December 31, 2005, more than three-quarters (80.2%) of all inmates in prison had been sentenced under the 85% law. This percentage represents only those inmates who have every component of their sentence covered by the 85% law. When calculating how much time an inmate will serve in prison you must first calculate 85% of his or her sentence, and then subtract any county jail time already served.

Answer 2

This is a ridiculous question. Does your brother plan on committing a violent criminal act and then plan on getting caught? Seems like the smart thing might be to avoid the criminal activity altogether...

Answer 3

Not enough information. It varies from state to state. The Supreme Court just handed out a ruling that affected sentencing guidelines. If your question is in reference to someone who is already serving time, if the sentence was affected by the Supreme Court Ruling, then they need to talk to an attorney to find out if they are eligible to get out earlier.

Bottom line for you/your brother, you need to talk to a local attorney. The Public Defender's office in your local court system will probably be able to answer your questions.

Answer 4

I haven't heard anything about the jailtime of criminals being reduced myself. There wasn't anything on the last election ballot for a law like that here in Vegas anyway.

Answer 5

Is he in jail?

Answer 6

is he a crook