court in recess until 3/13/2012 general discussion thread

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I was thinking today that if MR is found guilty and gets 25 years, he will be in his early 50's when he gets out. Still young enough to do this to more children.
it is way past time to have some of our laws changed. Way past time.

But he wouldn't be out for sure, 1st degree murder is life just they are eligible for parol after 25 years. Lots of nasty criminals in Canada have been there a lot longer than 25 years... It's discussed in myth #2 & #10 on the Parole Board of Canada's website!

http://pbc-clcc.gc.ca/infocntr/myths_reality-eng.shtml#mythtwo

2. Myth: Parole is automatically granted when an inmate becomes eligible for parole consideration.

Reality: Parole is not automatically granted when inmates become eligible.

Because an offender is eligible for parole does not mean that it will be granted. In fact, PBC denies full parole to approximately six out of ten offenders at their first parole review date.

The law gives PBC absolute discretion in decisions to grant or deny parole. In arriving at a decision, Board Members consider the risk that the offender may present to society if released and determine if, and to what extent, that risk can be managed in the community. The protection of society is the overriding consideration in any release decision.

10. Myth: A life sentence in Canada means that offenders only have to serve 25 years before they are released.

Reality : A life sentence means life. Lifers will never again enjoy total freedom.

Offenders, convicted of first-degree murder, serve life as a minimum sentence with their first parole eligibility set by law at 25 years. For offenders convicted of second-degree murder, the judge may set parole eligibility at a point between 10 and 25 years.

Lifers can only be released from prison if granted parole by the Board. Unlike most inmates who are serving a sentence of fixed length, i.e. 2, 10, or 20 years, lifers are not entitled to statutory release. If granted parole they will, for the rest of their lives, remain subject to the conditions of parole and the supervision of a CSC parole officer. Parole may be revoked and offenders returned to prison at any time if they violate the conditions of parole or commit a new offence.

Not all lifers will be granted parole. Some may never be released on parole because they continue to represent too great a risk to re-offend.
 
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