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Prison benefits and the total length of sentences

One case of The Criminal Chamber related to criminal services.

Supreme Court · Second Chamber (Penal) · 2020

ECLI:ES:TS:2020:3779

What the Supreme Court considered and decided

The court upheld application of article 78 to calculate certain benefits and leave entitlements against the combined sentences, despite a maximum period of actual imprisonment. It reviewed the reasons given for that decision.

What this helps explain

The sum of sentences, the maximum amount of enforcement and the calculation of benefits are different in magnitudes that should not be confused.

Editorial summary from the official note of the CGPJ. It describes this resolution, without certifying the subsequent evolution of the procedure. It should be read with the legislation applicable to its facts, reforms and subsequent case law.

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