Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over the territory. The opposite of independence is the status of a dependent territory.
Depending on the state. If it's a four year federal sentence you will have to do 85% ,or they takeoff 54 days a year for good behavior. Most states abdopted the NERA Act for federal funding (No Early Release Act). Meaning if you're incarcerated for a violent crime you will be required to do 85% of your sentence.
Time and Relationships. The amount of paid time off often depends on the relationship between the employee and the deceased family member. Many employers give three days' paid time off; however, a sample of a more generous bereavement policy might include up to five days off. In this case, a sample policy might state: When an employee loses an immediate family member, the company provides up to five days of paid time off.