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It's frequently not a life sentence in the US, and a "life sentence" in the US is actually not a life sentence, as people can get out on parole in under two dec
by kerkeslager 6y ago
It's frequently not a life sentence in the US, and a "life sentence" in the US is actually not a life sentence, as people can get out on parole in under two decades (exact time varies by jurisdiction).
- zelos 6y agoIt is a "life sentence" really, as the offender is only released on parole and is on licence for the rest of their life, so can be required to abide by license conditions or be recalled to prison at any point. (assuming US law is similar to the UK)
- kerkeslager 6y agoThat's a semantic argument. I think when most people hear "life sentence" they think the person will spend the rest of their life behind bars, so the phrase "life sentence" doesn't clearly communicate what actually happens.