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.
It is important to treat these areas well so that no odors linger to encourage the dog to eliminate in those spots again. With persistence and consistency you can break your dogs of this bad habit. If these methods are followed faithfully, the average dog will be well house-broken in about 1-2 weeks.