If you are sentence to 5 years in prison of that 5 years how long to you have to serve?

Answer 1

You have to serve 5 years.

Additional information:

Every state has provisions for parole for an earlier release from the actual sentence. The right to parole may be granted as soon as one-third of the sentence is served. Many factors contribute to the timing of parole eligibility, such as whether the crime was a violent one, whether the offender is youthful, whether it is the person's first offense, whether the prisoner has been well-behaved while in prison and shows signs of rehabilitation. The prisoner must prove that parole is justified. If paroled, the person is usually supervised by parole officers for the remainder of the actual term and is subject to return to prison for the remainder of the sentence.

In addition to parole, some states provide for other means of reduction of the actual time served such as time off for good behavior, work release or community service.

Answer 2

You will serve five years or a stated minimum, provided the state in which you are incarcerated does not award good time.

Answer 3

5 years