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How many years is a life sentence in california?

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This is a common punishment for a double murder in the United States, and is effective because the defendant may be awarded parole after 25 years when he or she is eligible, and then must serve an additional 25 years in prison to be eligible for parole again. read more

There are many U.S. states where a convict can be released on parole after a decade or more has passed, though in California, people sentenced to life imprisonment can normally apply for parole after 7 years. read more

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