Reviewed on: April 14,2016
Sentencing Questions

How much time is one doing on a 3 year sentence?

How much time is one doing on a 3 year sentence?

In most cases, they will be required to do 85% of the sentence.
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✓ Verified answer March 13,2016 · Sentencing Questions
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In most cases, they will be required to do 85% of the sentence. That is about 30.6 months.
Accepted Answer Date Created: March 13,2016
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