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sarab · 11-23-2007, 05:58 AM

I am working on a legal document that refers to legal sentences for different crimes and many times the phrase "d�as multa" is used. I think I understand the idea, that "multa" is not paid with money but rather with length of time, but I am not sure how to properly translate it into English.

Here is some more context:

"SE IMPONDRA PRISION DE DIEZ A VEINTICINO A�OS Y DE CIEN HASTA QUINIENTOS DIAS MULTA AL QUE..."

I am not sure if "fine days" sounds right in English, any other suggestions?? Thanks!

analaura · 11-23-2007, 08:42 AM

�service� days???

El Detective · 11-26-2007, 04:45 AM

In the United States the common phrase is "days to serve". Most states provide for a system of punishment where a larger sentence is commuted to a specific number of days or years to serve in prison and the remainder of the sentence is served under supervised probation.

Joel El Detective

sarab · 11-26-2007, 09:41 AM

Thanks to you both for your help and insight!

11-23-2007, 05:58 AM	#1
sarab Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 304 Rep Power: 274	d�as multa I am working on a legal document that refers to legal sentences for different crimes and many times the phrase "d�as multa" is used. I think I understand the idea, that "multa" is not paid with money but rather with length of time, but I am not sure how to properly translate it into English. Here is some more context: "SE IMPONDRA PRISION DE DIEZ A VEINTICINO A�OS Y DE CIEN HASTA QUINIENTOS DIAS MULTA AL QUE..." I am not sure if "fine days" sounds right in English, any other suggestions?? Thanks!

11-23-2007, 08:42 AM	#2
analaura Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 326 Rep Power: 229	I see... �service� days???

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11-26-2007, 04:45 AM	#3
El Detective Contributing User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Age: 53 Posts: 115 Rep Power: 368	In the United States the common phrase is "days to serve". Most states provide for a system of punishment where a larger sentence is commuted to a specific number of days or years to serve in prison and the remainder of the sentence is served under supervised probation. Joel El Detective

11-26-2007, 09:41 AM	#4
sarab Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 304 Rep Power: 274	Thanks to you both for your help and insight!

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