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If the accused pleads guilty, he/she may be sentenced to a jail term.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoit's called a Bill of attainder.
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What is it called when someone is required to serve a full prison sentence without early release?
It's called straight time.
When the president lets someone out of prison before their term its called a?
Commutation of sentence. This is not the same as a presidential pardon, where the convicted would not go to prison in the first place, or the crime(after serving a sentence) is expunged from the person's record.
What is the person called that over the prison?
The person that is over a prison is the Warden.
Who decides the minimum sentence for a person sent to prison in Hawaii?
The judge that imposes the sentence.
What is the prison sentence for GBH without intent?
3 years
How long is a life sentence in prison in Pekin Illinois?
A life sentence is the length of the convicted person's life.
What is the punishment an accused person would receive in a criminal trial called?
After conviction, the defendant will receive a sentence.
What is the person that live in a prison?
A person living in a prison is a convict, a convict is a person found guilty of a criminal offence.Convicts are sent to prison as a punishment for the crime they committed.A prison takes away a persons liberty and freedom, the length of a prison sentence depends on the crime, it maybe a few weeks or a lifetime.
What does it mean when a person receives a life sentence without the possibility of parole?
There is no true 'life" sentence. After a certain length of time even 'life' prsioners become eligible for a parole and release hearing. However, 'Life Without the Possibility of Parole' means exactly that - they are in prison until they die.
Following a judge giving a prison sentence does the person go straight to prison?
Not necessarily. After a judge hands down a prison sentence, the person may have an opportunity to appeal the decision. If the appeal is not successful or if they choose not to appeal, then they would typically go to prison at a later date based on the court's instructions.
What are the aims of a suspended sentence?
Rehabilitation. If it is felt that the defendant got involved in a one-time offense and can be rehabilitated without a prison sentence, a suspended sentence can be considered.
What type of person would be sent to prison?
An individual who's sent to prison is someone who has been convicted of a felony, and has been given a sentence of a year or more.
