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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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He is doing 20 to life.

How long is it 20 to life?
  

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At least 20 years and perhaps until you die.

  • At least 20 years and perhaps until you die.
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At least 20 years and perhaps until you die.
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Mister MicawberAt least 20 years and perhaps until you die.
Do you mean you will probably serve a life sentence under some circumstances?And what circumstances exactly?

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AnonymousDo you mean you will probably serve a life sentence under some circumstances?And what circumstances exactly?
Yes, it usually refers to a prison sentence, in which case the convict will be sentenced to a minimum of 20 years.

What circumstances? One can be sentenced to life for murder, for example.
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Hi,

Here's what is called a black joke.

A judge sentences an 65-year-old man to 30 years in prison.
The man says 'Your Honour, I don't think I can do all that'.
The judge says 'Well, just do as much as
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Hi,
If a judge sentences a criminal to 20 to life, the criminal must serve at least 20 years in prison.After 20 years,whether the criminal need continue to serve in prison or not,it depends on how he behaved during the 20 years.Am i understanding it right?

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Yes, that is the basic arrangement. Parole may shorten the sentence to less than 20 years, though, I think.

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