Which initial regime applies to a non-recidivist sentenced to six years of reclusão under Article 33, §2, b?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Semi-open (semiaberto)
- Step 1: Article 33, §2, sets the closed regime above eight years, semi-open between four and eight, and open up to four. Step 2. Six years falls in the middle band for a non-recidivist. Answer: Semi-open (semiaberto). Why not the others: the closed regime starts above eight years, the open regime ends at four, and the administration does not choose.
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