Padilla Sentenced to Only 17 Years, Judge Criticizes Detention

Jose Padialla, who was attempting to set off a radiological "dirty bomb," received 17 years in prison, well below the suggested sentencing guidelines of 30 years to life.

District Judge Marcia Cooke said the decision was based on Padilla's "harsh conditions" that he served in a Navy brig in Charleston, SC.

Does this mean prisoners need to be treated like royalty in prison while they await their trial in order to receive the suggested sentencing?