quick question

[Thaking]

What is up with judges giving out 2 life sentences after a bad crime? Couldn't they just give one out, its not like second one is really necessary. Sorry I know it's a weird question i guess watching too much TruTV does this to you. Just wondering that's all.

[chicacivic1217]

They only give out 2 life sentences when they commit 2 serious crimes, like murdering 2 people. I think they do that because, even though it makes no sense, he needs to be sentenced for the second victim as well.

I've always wondered this too, i watch too much TruTV as well.

[Thaking]

They only give out 2 life sentences when they commit 2 serious crimes, like murdering 2 people. I think they do that because, even though it makes no sense, he needs to be sentenced for the second victim as well.

I've always wondered this too, i watch too much TruTV as well.

I thought it just might be because they want to show families that justice is served. However it seems stupid either leave them in jail or death row.

[95coBraSVT]

Life sentance is not ACTUALLY for the life of the inmate. It equals out to 35 years IIRC. But I could be wrong on the exact length. The reason for two, is that with one, the inmate COULD still get out on parole with good behavior. If you have TWO sentances, then you have to finish up the first one before you become eligible for the second. At least I THINK thats how it works. I could be wrong though. LOL

[chicacivic1217]

^i think youre on the right track.

[Thaking]

Life sentance is not ACTUALLY for the life of the inmate. It equals out to 35 years IIRC. But I could be wrong on the exact length. The reason for two, is that with one, the inmate COULD still get out on parole with good behavior. If you have TWO sentances, then you have to finish up the first one before you become eligible for the second. At least I THINK thats how it works. I could be wrong though. LOL

That makes sense.

[Taylorinalaska]

Yep, their measurement of life comes from the days of the pilgrims, when you either died from disease or those pesky indians. Silly government, its 2009, and no one likes you!

[03AcuraCLTypeS]

Life sentance is not ACTUALLY for the life of the inmate. It equals out to 35 years IIRC. But I could be wrong on the exact length. The reason for two, is that with one, the inmate COULD still get out on parole with good behavior. If you have TWO sentances, then you have to finish up the first one before you become eligible for the second. At least I THINK thats how it works. I could be wrong though. LOL

Your dead on SVT thats the exact reason they give multiple life sentences. I know your close on the years, though i think it might be 40 now...cant remember though.