Javier is a citizen of Mexico; however,he has been living illegally in the United States for the last several years with his wife and two young children.He was recently tried and convicted of trafficking heroin across state lines.He received a mandatory 10-year prison sentence.He is most likely serving his time in which type of correctional facility?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since Javier was convicted of a crime that crossed state lines, he would be serving his sentence in a federal facility. State prisons only house inmates who have been convicted of crimes within that particular state. Private prisons may house both state and federal inmates, but the decision of where an inmate is sent is based on a variety of factors, including available space and contracts with the government. Jails are used for shorter-term sentences (less than a year) and for inmates who are awaiting trial. Javier received a 10-year sentence, so he would not be serving his time in a jail.

Javier Is a Citizen of Mexico; However,he Has Been Living