Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

my friend was sentnce for 18 mnths for possesion of a fire arm. it was found at his house, he had a search warrant against him. at the time he was working and he was arrested at his job site. he's been locked up already for 5 months. we wanted to know how can he go about to get any type of early release, or work release. As he has a family and would like to herlp and catch up on bills. we have known of other inmates that has gotten work release and has had worst charges.


Asked on 8/17/10, 9:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dmitry Lev The Lev Law Firm

The 18 month sentence for unlawful possession of a firearm is a mandatory minimum sentence, meaning no early release is possible until the entire 18 months is served. He may have credit during the time he was held before the formal sentencing if he was unable to post his bail, and that time would be subtracted from the 18 months.

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Answered on 8/23/10, 4:56 pm


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