Q: If sentence was 9 months one day, how much time would one do with good time?
Originally arrested for aggravated assault domestic violence sexual misconduct only pled to aggravated assaults while on probation after serving sentence of 5 years all suspended but 5 months He broke. PFA and caught new charges for driving without a license habitual offense
A: A person can earn up to 7 days of good time per month if the charge; however, certain charges, such as domestic charges, are only eligible for 5 days per month of good time.
A: You can receive up to 7 days a month for good time credit. However, domestic charges, and some other charges, only allow for 5 days of good time per month. The application of good time credit is decided by the Department of Corrections, not Court. I hope this helps answer the questions.
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