Under the law, members of the paramilitary forces who took part in the demobilization process and gave a full confession of their crimes would receive a maximum sentence of eight years.

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Investigations into the origin of the quote revealed that the full sentence imparted a subtly different meaning.

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Although he was pardoned by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for making a full disclosure, Nofemela had his death sentence converted to life imprisonment for murdering the farmer.

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Such a deal with the SFO would likely entail a jail sentence of at least several years, although Mr. Hayes probably wouldn't have to serve the full term, the lawyers said.

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