If I was looking at a five year prison term, how many years would I actually serve for good behavior?
93839
Depends on the state, but in broad terms, anywhere from 35% to 85% of your sentence, assuming good behavior.
677152
That's a good idea, actually- but I don't know what the sentence should be...\n\nMaybe three years mandatory in prison (minimum!)- without the possibility of getting out early. But if the crime is premeditated and cruel, then the sentence should be more severe.
934846
It depends on when you received the caution - as a youth or adult and it's not three years!\nAs an adult it's five.
920256
5 years, is the norm,
240211
You are confused about this. If the offender was originally sentenced, say to 5 years in prison and he served 3 of those years, the other 2 years he will be on parole. Any violation of the parole terms and he will go back into the system and serve the remaining of the original\nsentence.   Probation is usually granted to first time offenders for minor offenses, but again if the probation requirements are violated, the individual could be send to prison for the rest of the probation term.
571515
Well, "life sentence" means "You are in jail until you die", but there are often chances to be paroled.  The number of years before eligibility for parole will depend on the crime.
972402
Depends on the inmate.   If he isn't adjusting, then they don't want to see him for another five years.  They've already made up their mind about him, and whatever he's got in his file has convinced them he needs another five years of pure Hell before they'll consider releasing him.\n\nIf he's been screwed over by inept parole examiners, then get an attorney who specializes in parole--not just criminal, not just civil, but parole, and let him know the circumstances.   He'll tell you if there's anything worth fighting.\n\nEven if you file a civil rights case, it could also take five years before a judge rules on the case.\n\nWith Texas, your chances are not good either way.   Sorry.  Been there,  in Mississippi.
1017874
Well the question cannot really be answered without knowing what the person involved was sentenced for.  Different crimes have different good time credit provisions.\n\nBut, assuming half time credits and assuming that none are lost for misbehaving in prison, the easiest way to figure it out (although will only give a ballpark estimate) is to take the 2 years, subtract the total credits mentioned above, then divide by 2.\nBall park estimate with above assumptions on credits and behavior would then be about 8 months more time to serve...
1146614
Probably 1 -2 years probation ...maybe pay some fines, or do community service for a certain number  of hours
1069168
Depends onw hat State but you will not get 10 years for it I can tell ya that right now.\n\nIf you even did get time it would be only short anyways but more than likely I think you would get a Fine for it and I think the only way you would even be Jailed for it would be if you failed to pay the Fine.\n\nMy Sister got fined $375 for Minor in Possession of Tobacco and Alcohol when she was 16\n\nDo not listen to the one who said 10 years to Life cause they would not even give you a year for that.
97042
Go to jail for 25 years (Bernard John Ebbers) or 10 years (Andrew Fastow)
273459
There is no way to tell you from the information given as it depends entirely upon the rules in your state.\n\nIn my state, I would expect 3 years.\n\nSince you specified Texas, it does appear that you can apply to learn this inmate's projected release date if you have the proper information.  Take a look at the website below.
353139
A class C or 3rd degree felony means they can recieve 2-10 years in prison. More likely though, especially if this is a first offense, they will get probation from 2-10 years.
936429
it vary by judges? i duno like 5 yrs and up\nbut thats just my guess\ni duno shoplift and find out
426686
It depends on what state you live in, what sort of plea bargain you work out, your criminal history, etc.
5895
senator 6 year term\nJustices as long as they wish, while in "good Behavior\nrepresentative 2 years
875271
First drugs are illegal so a punishment goes there.\nUnder the use of drugs an act of crime occurs, may not have if accused was clean.\nConsider priors he/she may have.\nThen put together a jail term and a drug rehab program.\nI would suggest  a 3 to 5 year  sentence and less time for good behavior.  \nYes you are right about a killing being less time. That really stinks.