a) Canadian prison slang for a 5-year sentence (60 months) as in the federal prisons, this is considered a short sentence, which is the older meaning of a minute.
b) MINUTE: short period of time
How long you in for, mate?
Just a prison minute -- no biggie

"Hey, can I see you for a minute in my office?" ("You're the boss; let me drop everything & attend to your order.")
by cyberpope67,BC,Canada July 30, 2023
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