The pair, who have been imprisoned for more than 30 years for the murder of their parents, are now eligible for parole, but their freedom is not guaranteed.

The two-day proceeding in L.A. ended on its first day with the judge resentencing the brothers who have spent more than three decades behind bars for their parents' 1989 murders.

Erik and Lyle Menendez 's much-anticipated resentencing hearing will be held Tuesday and Wednesday with lawyers set to battle over whether the brothers should get a lesser sentence, clearing the way for a potential release from prison. Defense attorney Mark Geragos, who is pushing for their release, said he plans to call seven witnesses.

On Tuesday afternoon, inside a Los Angeles courtroom, Judge Michael Jesic ruled in favor of Erik and Lyle Menendez and resentenced them after they had spent more than three decade

Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez were resentenced for the 1989 murder of their parents. Here’s everything to know about their new sentence and whether they can walk free one day.

The case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who killed their parents in 1989, has captured national attention for decades.