Reviewed on: June 02,2016
Sentencing Questions

When this new law pass will my inmate be released early?

My boyfriend is in prison for burgarly he did 12 years isn't the max 6 years when this new law pass he will he be released does he have to go to court first than

We do not think that the new state sentencing statutes and/or Sentencing Commission guideline changes pertain to crimes like burglary.
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✓ Verified answer May 22,2016 · Sentencing Questions
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We do not think that the new state sentencing statutes and/or Sentencing Commission guideline changes pertain to crimes like burglary. It is our understanding that it's aimed at the drug crime sentences and the subsequent mandatory minimum sentences.
Accepted Answer Date Created: May 22,2016
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