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In Victorian times why were so few criminals convicted of their crimes or sentenced for them?
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Why are so many Americans in prison?
Because they were convicted of crimes and sentenced to prison terms.
Who is responsible for the care and custody of persons convicted of federal crimes and sentenced to federal penal institutions?
U.S. MArshall
Can any citizen of the US of America pardon or free criminals convicted of crimes?
A citizen of the United States of American cannot pardon or free criminals convicted of crimes. That element of the law is left up to judges, prosecutors, and the state (governor) or Federal government (President of the United States).
What crimes had Nelson Mandela been convicted of previously and what crimes was he being tried for in 1964?
Nelson Mandela was being tried for high treason in 1964, he was sentenced to life in prison. He was previously convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the state.
Who was the only military leader charged with convicted and sentenced to death for war crimes during the Civil War?
Henry Wirz
What have criminals done to be criminals?
to be a criminal or to have a criminal record means you have broken the law in some way. The crimes are divided into a Felony and Misdemeanor. The criminal can become a convicted felon.
What were people on the first fleet convicted of?
People on the First Fleet were convicted of a variety of crimes. Most of them were thieves, pick-pockets, forgers, petty criminals and ordinary people just struggling to survive and driven to steal food. There were no murderers or people convicted of violent crimes.
The son of Sam laws deal most specifically with?
The Son of Sam laws specifically deal with preventing criminals from profiting from their crimes by prohibiting them from earning money through books, movies, or other media that tell the story of their crimes. These laws are designed to prevent individuals from capitalizing on their notoriety and to protect victims and their families from further trauma.
What is the difference between a federal probation officer and a state probation officer?
The only difference is the level of government that they work for. One supervises released violators convicted and sentenced for FEDERAL crimes, the other supervises released violators convicted of STATE crimes.
Who pardons criminals?
In the United States, it is the executive branch of government that can pardon a convicted criminal. By issuing a pardon, the executive is overruling the decision of the judicial branch (the court system). Federal crimes can be pardoned by the President. Crimes tried and sentenced in state courts can be pardoned by the governor of that state. The only time a federal or state executive cannot grant a pardon is in cases of impeachment.
What was addressed by the Nuremberg trials?
The Nuremberg Trials of 1945-1946 were the war-crimes trials of leaders of Nazi Germany. They were charged with crimes against peace and crimes against humanity, most notably those connected with the genocide of the Holocaust. Twelve defendants were convicted and sentenced to death, of which 10 were hanged, and others sentenced to prison terms.
Does people who is not guilty with reason of insanity can get away with murder?
Depends what you mean by "get away with" They might be found to not be mentally responsible for the murder but still criminally insane. While criminals convicted of crimes are sentenced to jail time with a defined end the criminally insane an be put into an asylum forever. There are are no parole programs from those institutions.
