Wasn't always like that. When I was a State of Florida Parole Officer in the 1980's, there was time off for good behavior and gain time. Back then it was possible to get ten years and be out in three.
Hey, I know 3 State Correctional Officers.
Things have changed.
Even the joke of a system "Juvenile justice" is gone.
I believe that there is still gain time, but you must serve out no less than 80% and that figure is pretty hard to get to.
The sentences for using a gun in the commission of a crime have increased.
I believe that it is 10-20-life.
10 for possessing a gun during a crime, 20 for pulling it out, and mandatory life for using it.
Gun crime has fallen. Hmmm.
I remember those times in the 80s.