10-20-life is another form of sentencing enhancement. It requires that if a gun is used in the commission of a crime, a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years must be given. If the firearm is discharged the minimum mandatory sentence that must be imposed is 20 years. If someone is hit then the minimum mandatory is 25 years to life.

Minimum mandatory meas the person sentenced must serve 100% of the sentence and is ineligible for gain time or time off for good behavior. If the person receives a 10 year sentence under 10-20-life, the person must serve 10 years day for day.