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StarfishSaver

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3. Agree

Reply to Aristus (Reply #2)

Wed Sep 15, 2021, 10:03 AM

Sep 2021

I don't know the facts of this case, but often a set term of years will have fewer options for parole and result in more time actually served than a life sentence will.

Regardless, 53 years is a very harsh sentence.

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Only 53 years? dv421 Sep 2021 #1

If she doesn't die in prison, Aristus Sep 2021 #2

Agree StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #3

Do you have any actual cases to back that up by comparison? StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #4