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What type of sentencing occurs when a judge determines the minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment?
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What is the minimum sentence for unarmed robbery in Michigan?
Most state statues do not set a "minimum sentencing" policy, however, they do set a maximum sentencing guidelines:In theory the minimum punishment for the Class "C" crime of Unarmed Robbery could be:ProbationFinesCommunity ServicePsychological TreatmentJail time >10 yearsMichigan's sentencing guidelines state that:750.530 (Unarmed Robbery) is a crime against a person and is punishable by a maximum imprisonment of no more than 15 years, unless, you fall under Michigan's habitual offender laws.
What is the minimum sentence for bank fraud in the US?
There is no defined minimum sentence on all "white-collar crimes", which includes bank fraud. The advisory sentencing guidelines suggest 27 to 33 months of imprisonment.
If sentenced 3.5 how long before parole?
Sentencing in every state is communicated in the same way, first a minimum then a maximum. The minimum is a matter of established state sentencing guidelines. The maximum is a matter of state statute. Say the minimum is 3.5 years, provided there is not a possibility for good time credit, you will serve 3 1/2 years before you will be eligible for parole.
Should motivation and moral reasoning be considered in the sentencing?
While a judge does have the ability to use motivation and moral reasoning in the sentencing phase of a trial, there are usually guidelines that are set forth. These guidelines usually determine the minimum and maximum sentencing lengths.
What is determinate sentencing?
Determinate sentences require a fixed period of confinement, with possible reduction for parole. A legislature fixes the terms for particular crimes. This differs from indeteminate sentencing in which the sentence has a maximum and a minimum length of time served.
What is the principle reason for a judges diminshed sentencing power?
The principle reason for the judge's diminished sentencing power is that the judge would impose a prison sentence with both a minimum and a maximum term in years such as a 2 years minimum to 5 years maximum, or 5 years minimum to 20 years maximum.Another View: A reason for a judge's diminished sentencing power would be the proliferation of legislatively mandated minimum sentences attached to the statute law that the state legislatures are passing. The law, as passed by the legislature TELLS the judge how much fine or sentence he/she MUST impose and allows no leeway for judicial discretion.
What is indeterminate sentencing?
Indeterminate sentencing is a system in which an offender is sentenced to a minimum and maximum amount of time, e.g. 5 - 20 years. After the 5 year period the offender would be up for parole, and if the parole board sensed that the offender was rehabilitated he would be released.
What is the minimum term for life imprisonment?
20 years is the minimum term.
When will an inmate come up for parole on a twenty year sentence?
Typically, when a sentence is rendered, the judge will pronounce two sentences: the minimum, and the maximum. In the case of this question, twenty years can be assumed to be the maximum. The minimum determines when the person may be paroled.
What are extremes in math terms?
The extrema are the maximum and minimum values.The extrema are the maximum and minimum values.The extrema are the maximum and minimum values.The extrema are the maximum and minimum values.
What is the opposite of minimum?
The opposite of minimum is maximum.
What is a class IIIA felony in Nebraska?
Maximum - twenty years imprisonment, or twenty-five thousand dollars fine, or both Minimum - one year imprisonment
