Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has been sentenced to two years in prison on corruption charges.

The sentence was imposed today by U.S. District Court Judge James R. Spencer, reports The New York Times. McDonnell was convicted in September of accepting loans and gifts from a businessman in exchange for political favors.

What should you know about McDonnell’s sentencing? Here are five legal questions and answers:

Bob McDonnell’s prison term was not the only part of his sentence. After prison, McDonnell will be required to serve another two years of supervised release.

Related Resources:

  • Bob McDonnell Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison (FindLaw’s U.S. Fourth Circuit Blog)
  • The McDonnell Indictment is Hilariously Good Reading (FindLaw’s U.S. Fourth Circuit Blog)
  • Rod Blagojevich Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison (FindLaw’s Blotter)
  • Ex-Conn. Gov. Convicted Again, Could Face Up to 57 Years in Prison (FindLaw’s U.S. Second Circuit Blog)

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