Reviewed on: February 13,2016
Sentencing Questions

What is a double-digit sentence?

WAT DOES IT MEAN DOUBLE DIGIT. YEAR SENTENCE MEANS? AND WAT KAN MY DAUGTHER DO MOE THAT SHE GOT RELEASE FROM FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER? BUT IS NOW IN OINAL COUNTY JAIL FOR ROBBERY CASE THAT SHE DOESNT KNOW. WAT THAT IS? AND DINDT DO

A double-digit sentence is at least ten years.
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✓ Verified answer February 13,2016 · Sentencing Questions
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A double-digit sentence is at least ten years. If she was moved from the federal detention center it means that the US Attorney is not prosecuting the case. It would appear that the District Attorney is going to try the case in state court, which is why she was transferred to a county jail. If she is convicted, she would go to state prison, not federal prison. Robbery charges are serious and often carry double-digit sentences (up to 25 years) if there was a gun involved or someone was injured during the crime it will be a heavy penalty.
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