Crime > Punishment Stats: compare key data on Japan & United States
Definitions
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Crimes possibly attracting life sentence:
Possible other sentence.
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Crimes requiring mandatory sentence:
Mandatory sentence.
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Has indefinite sentence:
Indefinite sentence (excl. preventive or psychiatric detainment).
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Has life imprisonment:
Life imprisonment.
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Life sentence under the age of 18 or 21:
Under age of 18 (or 21).
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Maximum length of sentence:
Maximum length of sentence (under life).
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Minimum life sentence to serve before eligibility for requesting parole:
Minimum to serve before eligibility for requesting parole.
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