IF YOU ARE SENTENCED TO 3 TO 5 HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE TO SPEND?
Michelle Duke
Depending on the jurisdiction, the standard for the "real length of time served" is 85% of the imposed sentence.
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Depending on the jurisdiction, the standard for the "real length of time served" is 85% of the imposed sentence.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: December 02,2015
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Last reviewed December 2015.