How long is a life sentence in prison?


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Prison Life imprisonment (also known as a life sentence, life-long incarceration or life incarceration) is a sentence of imprisonment for a serious crime under which the convicted person is to remain in jail for the rest of his or her life.

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It varies from state to state, the only time someone sentenced to a life sentence can't be given parole is under federal law.

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A life sentence lasts for the rest of that person's natural life. ChaCha on!

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