[gloryblaze]

The arson as a hate crime charge carries a maximum prison sentence of five years. A year and a month is customary for the other two charges, according to the Register.

But since Martinez is considered a “habitual offender,” a longer term is permissible.

He didn't try to burn down the whole church. His previous offenses must have been some doozies.

[Meatspace]

Usually if you are in parole and you are released with five or ten years remaining on that sentence, they can tack that time on to a sentence if you are convicted of another offense.