Eli5 what it means when someone gets life in prison PLUS additional time

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I just heard on the TV that someone got life in prison plus 47 years. I never understood this. Life in prison is life in prison so what does this mean when they get additional time on top of life in prison?

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A simple way to view it is that justice has to be done. For every crime committed, there must be a sentence. If someone steals 10 pieces of candy from 10 stores there are 10 charges that must be addressed. The only way around this is through plea negotiations.

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