life sentences
Prison until death
Life sentences are prison terms that last until the inmate dies, imposed for the most serious crimes—typically murder.
In practice, many life sentences include parole eligibility after a set number of years: He was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after twenty-five years.
A sentence of life without parole means no release is possible.
Multiple life sentences may be imposed consecutively, ensuring someone convicted of several murders can never be freed even if laws change.
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