No Death Penalty for Taylor's Killers; Fifth Suspect Charged; Suspect Pleads Guilty

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Just like the title says, prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Sean Taylor's killers.

How many years is a "life" sentence? I feel like I've heard that is usually about 40 years?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

How many years is a "life" sentence? I feel like I've heard that is usually about 40 years?

In Florida, anyone who is convicted of first degree murder receives a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Thus, barring a successful appeal, the convicts would spend the rest of their lives behind bars. If the defendants are convicted of a lesser crime, they will be eligible for parole at some point. When that "some point" is depends on the crime of which they are convicted.