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Certain laws that define criminal actions also prescribe a specific mandatory jail term. This means that the judge cannot give probation or a fine etc instead, but must sentence a person found guilty of that crime to jail time. In most cases it specifies a minimum number of months or days for the crime.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn some cases a judge can decide what sentence to impose for a particular crime, and in other cases the state legislature has passed a law that requires a specific sentence to be imposed for that kind of crime, which is therefore a mandatory sentence.
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∙ 14y agoSome state laws passed by the legislature specify what the minimum amount of punishment may be delivered by the judge. They give the judge no leeway in his actions at all.
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∙ 15y agoIt means that the sentence(penalty) for a finding of guilt in that particular offense was set by the legislature when they passed the law and cannot be changed by the judge.
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∙ 15y agoThe "term" is the length of time you are sentenced to serve behind bars.
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That or prison.
Do prisoners have access to money during their prison terms?
Prisoners are not allowed to handle money when they are in prison but they do have accounts that they can use for purchasing items from commissary and outside vendors.
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Another name for prison terms?
"Prison sentence" is one alternative
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How do you use the word mandatory in a sentence?
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Is it mandatory to acknowledge something of incumbent nature so seriously?
"Mandatory", in terms of things human, is arbitrary in nature, so the answer - for non-conformists - is no.
Why are so many Americans in prison?
Because they were convicted of crimes and sentenced to prison terms.
Will there be mandatory prison time for a DWI felony?
In many states, a DWI felony conviction often carries mandatory prison time, especially for repeat offenders or cases involving aggravating factors such as injury or death. The length of the sentence can vary depending on the circumstances of the case and the state's laws. It is crucial to seek legal advice to understand the potential consequences in your specific situation.
What is a system of fixed required terms of imprisonment for certain types of crimes?
Mandatory Sentencing
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Happy boy in prison terms means someone is happy to see you. This usually means they have plans for you in prison.
Can you give a sentence for term?
They were sentenced to long terms in prison.
