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life without possibility of parole

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A quick definition of life without possibility of parole:

Life without possibility of parole: This is when someone is sent to prison for the rest of their life and cannot ever be released. It is the harshest punishment someone can get if the death penalty is not allowed. Even if they behave well in prison, they will never be allowed to leave. Sometimes, a jury will choose this punishment instead of the death penalty.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Life without possibility of parole is a type of prison sentence where a convicted person will remain in prison for the rest of their life without the chance of being released early. This is the harshest sentence that can be given in states that have abolished the death penalty.

Examples: If someone is convicted of a serious crime like murder, they may be sentenced to life without possibility of parole. This means they will spend the rest of their life in prison without the chance of being released early. In some states, juries may choose to recommend this sentence instead of the death penalty.

Explanation: Life without possibility of parole is a serious punishment that is reserved for the most serious crimes. It means that the convicted person will never be able to leave prison and will spend the rest of their life behind bars. This type of sentence is used in states that have abolished the death penalty as the most severe punishment available. The examples illustrate how this sentence is used in practice and the types of crimes that may lead to it being imposed.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
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IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
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