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indefinite sentence

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A quick definition of indefinite sentence:

An indefinite sentence is when a judge doesn't say exactly how long someone will be in jail. It could be for a range of years, like 10 to 20 years. This is different from a definite sentence, which is when the judge says exactly how long someone will be in jail. There are also other types of sentences, like a suspended sentence, where someone doesn't have to go to jail right away but might have to if they break the law again.

A more thorough explanation:

An indefinite sentence is a type of sentence that does not have a specific duration. It is also known as an indeterminate sentence. This means that the convicted criminal does not know exactly how long they will be in prison. The length of the sentence is determined by the parole board, who can reduce the maximum prison term after the inmate has served the minimum time required by law.

For example, a person may receive an indefinite sentence of 10 to 20 years for a crime they have committed. This means that they will be in prison for at least 10 years, but the maximum time they will serve is 20 years. The actual length of the sentence will be determined by the parole board based on the inmate's behavior and rehabilitation progress.

Indefinite sentences are often given for serious crimes such as murder, rape, or kidnapping. They are meant to keep dangerous criminals off the streets for as long as necessary to protect society. However, some people argue that indefinite sentences are unfair because they do not give the inmate a clear idea of when they will be released.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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