99 years in jail.

I would assume that the point is that these people are NEVER getting out!

This certainly is point Phoenix, but suka asks good question nevertheless. What is, actually, point of sentencing someone to 125 years, or to few life sentences?
If you think that he/she shouldn't be allowed to be free ever again, sentence him to life without parole and that's it.

Well you never know - life expectancies are rising, you can't take any risks! :wink:

heheh, okay, but what about three life sententces for one guy? Judge consideres reincarnation as well?

Maybe multiple life sentences are given in the event that one is overturned on appeal. Just a guess on my part.

Actually, in Maryland, life isn't really life. It's something like 50 years which can translate to a convicted murderer serving as little as 25 years when time off for good behavior is considered.

Consecutive life sentences generally mean that the possibility of parole is diminished to zero.