Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over the territory. The opposite of independence is the status of a dependent territory.
Depending on the state. If it's a four year federal sentence you will have to do 85% ,or they takeoff 54 days a year for good behavior. Most states abdopted the NERA Act for federal funding (No Early Release Act). Meaning if you're incarcerated for a violent crime you will be required to do 85% of your sentence.
maybe 2 weeks. but its really how you feel. i dont do much at work and still took 1 month off. i took really good care of my self. its not the work so much. its the activitys we do. so take it really easy but just cause you feel better doesnt mean you are. our bodys take 3 months to go back to normal.