Why Ronaldo will not serve any jail term despite two-year sentence349 Friday, July 27th 2018 at 15:46 GMT +3 | Friday, July 27th 2018 at 15:46 GMT +3 | Football By Robert Nyanja:Cristiano Ronaldo has been sentenced to two-years in prison [Photo: Courtesy]Cristiano Ronaldo was given a two-year prison sentence and a fine of around £17m after pleading guilty for tax fraud. According to Metro, Ronaldo will pay the fine but he will not be serving any jail term despite the sentence. The question is, how will he avoid literally spending his nights and days behind bars. Ronaldo will not serve any jail term despite two-year sentence [Photo: Courtesy]In Spanish law, a first-time offender of a non-violent crimes can actually avoid going to prison if their sentences are two years or less unless the offender commits the same crime again during the two-year period. The 33-year-old’s situation is similar to Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi’s two years ago when he was given a 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud.

Source: Standard Digital July 27, 2018 12:45 UTC