How long did you actually go to prison? Three years?

A criminal sentenced to three years' imprisonment is actually going to jail for three years. However, those who meet the conditions for commutation, or who have made significant meritorious service, shall have their sentences reduced or may have their sentences reduced. The actual sentence executed after commutation shall not be less than half of the original sentence.

The sentence was sentenced to three years, and the normal sentence was three years in prison. However, if you have rendered meritorious service or performed very well in prison, you can get a commutation, but the total period of commutation cannot exceed half of the sentence you should serve, so even if you are sentenced to three years, you will have to sit for at least one year and six months.

What do you need to meet if you want to be released on parole for three years?

1. It is necessary to carry out more than half of the original sentence according to the facts, that is, the actual execution 18 months or more, and seriously abide by the prison regulations, receive education and reform, show repentance, and have no danger of committing crimes.

2. In addition, we should also consider the impact on the community where he lives after parole. Parole of criminals must be carried out in accordance with the procedures prescribed by law. No parole shall be granted without legal procedures.

I hope the above content can help you. Please consult a professional lawyer if you have any other questions.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Criminal Law.

Article 78 A criminal sentenced to public surveillance, criminal detention, fixed-term imprisonment or life imprisonment may have his sentence reduced if, during the execution period, he earnestly abides by prison regulations, receives education and reform, and truly shows repentance or meritorious service; One of the following major meritorious deeds shall be commuted:

1。 Preventing others from engaging in major criminal activities;

2。 Reporting major criminal activities inside and outside the prison, which is verified;

3。 There are inventions or major technological innovations;

4。 Sacrifice oneself to save others in daily production and life;

5。 Outstanding performance in resisting natural disasters or eliminating major accidents;

6。 Other significant contributions to the country and society.

After commutation, the actual sentence shall not be less than the following period:

1。 Those sentenced to public surveillance, criminal detention or fixed-term imprisonment shall not be less than half of the original sentence;

2。 Sentenced to life imprisonment, not less than thirteen years;

3。 If a criminal whose execution is suspended is restricted by the people's court in accordance with the provisions of the second paragraph of Article 50 of this Law, he shall be commuted to life imprisonment according to law after the expiration of the suspended execution, and shall not be less than 25 years after the expiration of the execution.