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What you call "loopholes" are thankfully a standard part of most justice systems, by design. It's called parole, sometimes released on licence. First you have
by NeedMoreTea 7y ago
What you call "loopholes" are thankfully a standard part of most justice systems, by design.
It's called parole, sometimes released on licence. First you have to get past the parole board who will assess your suitability for release. The theory is to grant you supervised access back to society to regain your place in society. While on parole there's all sorts of reason you can find yourself back inside. Half or two thirds of sentence is pretty common too.
What America does different is not having post sentence - that's post release and parole - rehabilitation, you are always an ex-felon, even after 50 years law abiding. Other nations find offenders can often reform and regain a place in society, particularly if given a fair chance...
- vishnu_ks 7y agoI am not taking about Parole or Probation. Time sentenced in certain jails or prisons would be counted as 2x or 3x more the time served. So cases are often delayed by the lawyers so that felons stay in these jails longer and can come out early. The podcast has more details. I am myself not well versed with the exact terminology. Updated my original comment for clarity.
- gamblor956 7y agoI'm not going to reply to all of your follow-up comments, but it simply isn't possible to get 2x or 3x time served based on where you serve your sentence. The 2x time served is a good conduct credit equal to one day of conduct credit for every day served on good behavior. If you misbehave or commit further crimes in jail or prison, you don't get the credit. Violent felons get significantly less credit for good behavior (15%) and murderers aren't even eligible.