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The mandatory minimum is just what the law says I guess. I'm asking what the odds of the court being lenient with me are.
You need to consult your attorney OR sort through the sentencing guidelines for your state, and of course controlling case law.

When we talk about minimum/maximum it can be a determinant sentence or an indeterminate sentence, consecutive or concurrent, if convited of more than one crime.

There is a federal law, Truth in sentencing act, I believe, where if the state wanted federal aid to help build/maintain prisons, they needed to mandate a prisoner serve at least 75% of thier sentence. Only Certain crimes are applicable.

It may not even apply in your state.

Sometimes sentencing guildelines are not as clear as they should be I suppose??