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>They called for a life sentence, which in Denmark averages around 16 years and is very rarely handed down for the murder of a single person. So he will not be
by samfriedman 8y ago
>They called for a life sentence, which in Denmark averages around 16 years and is very rarely handed down for the murder of a single person.
So he will not be imprisoned for life, as is rare (unheard of?) in Scandinavian countries.
- gnode 8y agoIn Denmark, a life sentence is officially for life, without parole. However, convicts are eligible for a pardoning hearing after twelve years. Sixteen years is just the average served. But yes, it is rare to be imprisoned for longer.
- justaguyhere 8y agoIn the U.S, there are people who serve decades for much less crimes than murder :(
- gnode 8y agoIndeed. I find it particularly horrifying when it's people from other countries (e.g. Lauri Love), threatened with extradition and 99 years in a US jail, effective a genuine life sentence.
- jlouis 8y agoPeople have been sitting for 30 years and more for a life sentence. First parole attempt at 12.
- olavk 8y agoProbably not. The longest anyone have served is 33 years I believe. But one of the conditions for parole is that he must be deemed to not be a danger anymore.