LoginJail vs. Prison
In this lesson, we're going to learn all about the differences between 'jail' and 'prison'. If you still wanna learn more, why don't you join me?
What Is Their Main Difference?
Both refer to a place of imprisonment for people who have committed crimes of any kind, but 'jail' is usually smaller in comparison to 'prison'. 'prisons' have more facilities because those sent to prisons usually serve long-term sentences.
Differences
These two are not that different from each other. Most people assume that 'jails' are smaller, whereas, 'prisons' are for those serving long-term sentences, so they are more equipped. Look at the following examples:
The police came and took Marty to the county
Do you remember the cartoon in which Scooby-Doo and its friends were all in
Similarities
As stated above, they both indicate a place of imprisonment for criminals. Check out the following examples:
You cannot refuse to go to
The state
Are They Interchangeable?
These terms have long been used interchangeably. Compare the examples below:
✓ The serial killer was finally sent to
✓ The serial killer was finally sent to
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