How much of your sentence do you serve in Virginia?

Under Virginia law sheriffs departments must require inmates to serve 50 percent of their sentences unless there is a mandatory minimum sentence. In most Northern Virginia jails people will only serve 50 percent of their sentence conditional on their good behavior.

Crime Sentences for Misdemeanors & Felonies in Virginia

If you receive a jail sentence to actually serve for a misdemeanor you will serve 50% of the actual time imposed. For example if the sentence is 30 days in ...

Time Computation - Virginia Department of Corrections

GCA sentences earn good time at a rate of 0 days to 30 days per 30 days served and is determined by the class level at which the inmate is earning.

53.1-202.3. Rate at which sentence credits may be earned - Virginia Law

A. A maximum of 4.5 sentence credits may be earned for each 30 days served on a sentence for a conviction for any offense of 1. A Class 1 felony;.

Virginia Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences

Felonies Penalized on a Crime-by-Crime Basis · Second-degree murder is punishable by 5 to 40 years in prison. · Carjacking carries a penalty of 15 years to life ...

The Virginia Sentencing Guidelines

A poor criminal history adds more points to your case. Do you have any previous juvenile misdemeanor or felony convictions? Have you served time in jail? Have ...

How Sentencing Guidelines Work in Virginia Criminal Cases

Sentencing guidelines are also used by defendants and their criminal defense lawyers. They are often examined when deciding what would be the best plea bargain ...

How Long Am I Going To Jail? | Nichols & Green PLLC

The law requires that the sheriffs department make people serve a minimum of 50% of their sentence if they are convicted of a misdemeanor. In most jurisdiction ...

What Does Life in Prison Actually Mean in Virginia? | Tingen Law PLLC

17‏/10‏/2018 — At its most basic level parole is a program that lets inmates serve out the remainder of their sentences outside of prison. They may do so ...

Virginia Sentencing Guidelines | Copenhaver Ellett & Derrico

In Virginia there is no possibility of parole. Once you receive your sentence you must serve all of it unless you successfully appeal your conviction. This ...