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.
Report Abuse. it's generally be found 30 days to break a bad habit - 30 days to establish a new one... 'course it would take longer if you slid off for a day or so... Source(s): http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/04...