http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071023/ap_on_re_us/preppie_killer
i read somewhere that the avg sentence for murder only lasts 16 yrs.
2007-10-23 04:04:45 · 13 answers · asked by civil_av8r 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
He was not convicted of murder, he was convicted of manslaughter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Chambers_(killer)
2007-10-23 04:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the UK its even worse. Average life sentence I think I read somewhere is 10 years, but I dont believe that for a second. My guess is that it's less. Life (here) does and doesnt mean life. It doesnt in the sense that they are back on the street within years, but it does because when they say taht a life sentence equates to 10-15 years (somewhere around there i forget what though), that is the minimum amount of time the offender is (supposed) to serve. Its another matter whether they do or not because our country is so soft on criminals its amazing. After that 10- 15 years, the offender is eligible for parole. Doesnt necessarily mean they will get it, they are eligible. Therefore an offender sentenced for life will in fact be held for life unless they get parole. And even on parole they are subject to check ups and stuff for the remainder of their life. (that was what I heard in a talk from a Judge in 2005, following i did not hear from the judge) At parole they consider a wide range of things from current behaviour, signs of reform/ remorse to how safe it is to let you out, and I dont just mean for society, whether you are a danger to yourself, or if others are a danger to you. Example, OVer here there was a guy called Ian Huntley who murdered two school girls. It got so much media attention that society generally hates him. Theres no way he'll be let out because society is a danger to him.
2007-10-23 05:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by Master Mevans 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because in many states there are time cuts for every program that a prisoner completes while in prison. For example, if they complete their GED they may get 1 year cut off. For a college degree 2 - 4 years off. If they complete a drug program they may get 2 or more years off of their sentence as well. With so many prisons overcrowded many courts are releasing people early to help with the congestion. This doesn't mean I agree with it, but I know that is part of the reason for early release in my neck of the woods.
2007-10-23 05:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by siamsa_siamsa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that it is appalling that they serve less than 'life' when they have taken another's life away from them. Worse, many get out early for good behavior. Ok, there are always exceptions to every rule and maybe some do reform and see the error of their ways but I'd love to see the true statistics of how many end up with repeat offenses once released. What concerns me is also how much each prisoner costs to the taxpayer....sorry but why should we pay to house them in relative comfort with meals, education and their own gym when many of us have to work bloody hard to have a roof over our head, food on the table and luxuries such as gym membership. Hard to advocate corporal punishment but in extreme cases (folks who have committed unspeakable crimes) I think it makes more sense than wasting money on keeping them alive behind bars, at our expense. I'd rather see that money go to child education, drug prevention and other causes which can help those at risk of getting into crime, find a better way to live.
Oh and for those blaming the libs...don't Republicans go on about pro-life...wouldn't that apply to prisoners having their life back too once they've repented or is that pro-life as in lock them up for good?
2007-10-23 04:20:24 · answer #4 · answered by Gubbins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bottom line is because of all of these whining criminal rights advocacy groups such as the ACLU that try to tell you that "hey, he is a good person and needs to be given a second chance.... you are just closed minded if you do not see what a sweet man he is!"
Phooey!
I have seen this so many times over the years.... Some murderer or child molester gets out of jail just to re-offend and re-offend.
Life needs to be life!
Period.
But, in this guys case, he did not get life. He was convicted of Manslaughter... Not Murder (look up the definitions).
Some people just need to be behind bars to protect society from them! Forever!
2007-10-23 04:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
purely a 14 year previous could ask considered one of those stupid question. Abortion has been around for hundreds of years. in case you oppose the technique, have not got one. No they are not serial killers and that they do no longer need to bypass to reformatory.
2016-10-07 11:14:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was not sentenced to life. He plead guilty to manslaughter and got 5-15.
2007-10-23 04:15:00 · answer #7 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different reasons, it can be money, the cost and population of the prison. Good behavior programs and so on.
2007-10-23 05:39:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because liberalism is a mental disorder....
What we have in place is your basic "Hug a Thug" rehabilitaion centers.
Society is sooo Politically Correct now that we dont even call them convicts or criminals anymore they are now "residents" or "inmates" . -
And they are "housed" NOT in a penitentiary. NOT in a Prison - but a - Correctional Facility.. Isnt that special. Excuse whilst I go barf!
2007-10-23 04:20:01 · answer #9 · answered by L 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Liberals always want people to have more chances, unless your a successful business owner. Then you are the enemy.
2007-10-23 04:14:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only 38% of those sentenced to die in prison actually die in prison. I don't know why.
2007-10-23 04:27:50 · answer #11 · answered by wuxxler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋