It will determine whether they should receive a lesser sentence, which could ultimately lead to their paroled release.

After seven months of hearings, court filings and press conferences, Lyle and Erik Menendez face the possibility of freedom as a two-day resentencing hearing commences Tuesday, three decades after they were convicted for the 1989 murders of their parents.

A Los Angeles judge is set to listen to arguments this week over whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should receive reduced sentences.