If a person is sentenced to 6 years in prison what is the actuall amount of time they will do?

Answer 1

There is not enough information to answer your question adequately.

Let's say here in New Hampshire, where I live, a person receives 2-7 year sentence. We do not have early release on good behavior here. This would mean a person has to serve 2 years minimum in prison.

After 2 years in prison they would go up for review to the parole board. If they are eligible for parole, they would do the remaining of their sentence on parole. If were to happen something happens while on parole and they violated their parole, the person would go back to prison to finish up the remaining time they have of their "2-7 years" that they have left.

However, (for an example) here in NH if a person receives a sentence of 7 years straight, (not 2-7) they would have to do the full 7 years in Prison.

Answer 2

It really depends.

The maximum they can do is 6 in the UK unless they show signs of still being very aggressive. In the UK they can be considered for parole after half their sentance - in this case 3 years. If they've behaved and showed signs of change they'll probably be released. The decisions are made by a parole board that is reported to by the prison service and consists of, usually, probation officers, magistrates or prison officers.

In other countries it depends heavily on the crime. If it was violent it can be about 3/4+ of the sentance given before parole is considered. Otherwise, it's about 1/2 of the sentance. Some other countries have the novel idea of sticking to the sentance given...

Hope this helps. Good luck with whatever you are doing.

Answer 3

Several years ago, the Federal systems passed a "truth in sentencing" law. No more "5 to 30 years. ". It was changed, so, that if you were sentenced to ten, you did close to 10, maybe got out a few months earlier for good behavior. I don't know how the states do it.
Unfortunately, with prison crowding, some are being left out early,...way too early.

My feeling, you get 6, you do close to 6. If a person's behavior is good, then maybe let him out after 5 yrs 8 months, but every case on its own merit. Give him a reason to bnea goodbuy, but don't forget why he's there in the firstplace.

Answer 4

3 years 10 months - 4 years 3 months

Answer 5

it really just depends on their conduct in there. sometimes if people act right then they could even get out in half that time especially if they didnt have any problems before those charges.but if they did have problems and they get into trouble while locked up then they will serve all 6 yrs if not more. it just really depends on that and the location. some places go by things differently.hope i helped

Answer 6

Who knows these days, a drunk driver killed my brother and he is out after 4 years sentenced for ten..
I don't put my faith in the prison system anymore, its a joke

Answer 7

They can probably get out in 1.5 to 2 years depending on good behavior. Then they will probably be on formal probation for the remainder of their sentence. But this can vary depending on the crime committed and the circumstances given.

Answer 8

It depends on the actual sentance if its straight time then 6 years if not then maybe 4...it depends on your state the laws and the crime too.

Answer 9

Depends on if its a violent crime or not.
Voilent 85%
non voilent 65%
- time served for being in the county - depends on the stay
gotta be like over 90 days .
- good time - depends on the judge.

Answer 10

In California it is usually 80%