The issue focused on Didymum believed "because no criminal conviction would necessarily trigger military trials," though she admitted she wanted to reduce military sentences for repeat offenders to avoid placing someone with mental illness at risk for prosecution. However, such sentences may seem overly lenient for individuals under criminal jurisdiction. Those convicted of desertion could receive prison sentences ranging from five years to 40 years and receive retroactive parole if convicted of domestic violence offenses. Still, military offenders remain eligible for parole after serving less than five years in prison.