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What is the difference between a felony sentence and the actual time a felon serves?

Under the California Penal Code, felons convicted of non-violent offenses are eligible for release after serving 50 percent of a sentence, provided they maintain good behavior and have no previous felony convictions, according to Greg Hill & Associates. Prisoners with prior convictions must serve at least 80 percent of their sentence, while those convicted of severe or violent crimes must serve a minimum of 85 percent.\nIn Arizona, a felon's ability to earn credits that count toward early release depends on participation in recommended programs, favorable evaluations, the nature of the of..

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What is a government ruled by a king called?

Monarchies are not a prevalent form of government as of 2014. Where they exist, they often take the form of a constitutional monarchy. Under this form of government, the king or queen must share power with elected representatives. In some cases, the monarch is simply a figurehead with no real powers. For example, the monarch of Britain has very limited powers, and the country is actually ruled by Parliament, which is a democratic body.

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What are some consumer rights regarding refunds?

The Federal Trade Commission's Cooling-Off Rule covers sales made in the purchaser's home or seller's temporary location such as a convention center or restaurant, according to the FTC. However, this law does not cover sales under $25 made in the purchaser's home; sales worth less than $130 conducted at temporary locations; or sales made over the phone, by mail or online.\nThe rule does not apply to purchases intended to meet an emergency, nor to services or goods not meant for household, family or personal use, warns the FTC. Securities, real estate and insurance transacti..

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What does "self-announcement" mean in the nominating process?

There are typically five methods of nomination in a political contest in the United States: self-announcement, nomination process, caucus, convention, direct primary and petition. Which method is used depends upon the type of election (federal, state, local) and what office the election is for. For example, caucuses were once used commonly for state offices, but their use is now limited primarily to the New England region. A caucus occurs when a group of like-minded people meet and vote among themselves for whom they decide to support as a whole in an upcoming election, according to Quizlet. I..

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Does the government pay for ManorCare nursing homes?

ManorCare nursing homes that are certified by Medicare qualify for government assistance through the insurance program, according to Medicare. Patients who are eligible for Medicare are covered for the cost of in-patient facilities and services such as semi-private rooms, medical supplies, standard nursing services and laboratory services. However, some rehabilitative and assisted living services may not be covered by government insurance.

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Who is the Senate majority leader?

United States Senator Harry Reid represents the state of Nevada. He has been the Senate Majority Leader since Jan. 3, 2007 and has served as a Senator since 1987. Reid has also held the positions of Senate Minority Leader, Senate Majority Whip, Senate Minority Whip, Congressional representative for Nevada's 1st Congressional District and lieutenant governor of Nevada.

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Do they still print the White Pages phone listings in book form?

The Local Search Association and the Association of Directory Publishers are trade associations that include publishers of telephone directories. The LSA and APD provide services and advocacy for both print and digital publishers.\nOne initiative from the ADP and LSA is to establish yellowpagesoptout.com so that customers may choose not to receive telephone directories. The effort is meant to save money on delivery and publishing costs as well as to avoid the environmental waste from unwanted directories.

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Which is the bigger caliber: .357 or .45?

While bullet caliber indicates the size of a given slug, it is not the most important factor in determining the stopping power of a bullet. While the individual characteristics of a bullet vary among manufacturers, .45 bullets are heavier than .357 rounds, and they travel somewhat slower due to their larger mass. The .357 magnum rounds also use a higher-powered gunpowder load, increasing the bullet's muzzle velocity and momentum.\nUltimately, the effectiveness of a bullet depends on its ability to transfer its kinetic energy to the target. The design of a bullet can make it much more effi..

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What are the Chicago police districts?

Police districts are located in different areas of the city, as listed by the Chicago Police Department. In order, the police districts cover Central, Wentworth, Grand Crossing, South Chicago, Calumet, Gresham, Englewood, Chicago Lawn, Deering, Ogden, Harrison, Near West, Shakespeare, Austin, Jefferson Park, Albany Park, Near North, Town Hall, Foster, Morgan Park, Rogers Park and Grand Central. There is no 13th, 21st or 23rd District, with districts numbered between one and 12, 14 and 20, 22 and 24 and 25.\nDistricts are led by a commander, as shown by the 1st District Central department websi..

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How can you get an Obama Phone?

Lifeline is managed by the Federal Communications Commission and drawn from the federal Universal Service Fund, but it only provides a discount on phone service. The FCC authorizes certain private companies to apply these discounts. Some of these companies, such as SafeLink Wireless, provide a free cellular phone and some amount of free minutes each month. These programs have popularly become known as the "Obama Phone," as they expanded greatly during the Obama administration, but they are not a specific initiative of President Obama's administration.\nSome private providers of phones, su..

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