Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota
Life Sentences
Just out of curiosity, what is the minimum number of years served when someone is sentenced to prison for life?
Asked on 8/24/04, 9:20 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas C. Gallagher
Gallagher Criminal Defense
Re: Life Sentences
Minnesota Statutes section 244.05, subd. 4 provides for "minimum imprisonment, life sentence." There are more than one. Other than one unusual crime (treason), the minimum imprisonment term for a life sentence is either 30 years; or -- forever, until death (for certain "heinous" crimes, listed in Section 609.106 for example 1st degree murder, with a prior conviction for a "heinous crime").
Answered on 8/25/04, 4:18 pm
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