QUESTION
Can old federal prison inmates be released early?
Asked on Oct 11th, 2011 on Criminal Law - Texas
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Is there a certain percentage you have to pull if convicted of a federal crime if your 65 years or older? It is a drug related crime. I read that if you are 65 years of age or older, you are allowed to only pull a certain percent. So if currently 68 years old, on the 20th year of a 30 year federal prison sentence when could he possibly get out?
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Yes.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2013 at 12:20 AM
There is no limit to how long someone could serve based solely on age. It would be up to the parol board to make that determination.
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Daniel Kieth Martin
People convicted of federal crimes must do 85%, regardless of age. This means that the person would have to serve 25.5 years of actual time.
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 1:21 PM
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Under federal sentencing law you get 58 days per year good time. That's our government for you.
Answered on Oct 12th, 2011 at 1:49 AM
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I am not aware of that rule. You may want to Google a local parole attorney in your area and ask them.
Answered on Oct 11th, 2011 at 11:49 PM