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A judge exercises wide discretionary powers in sentencing cases that come before him, except (in the US) where the legislatures have written mandatory sentences into the statute law. The judge may NOT change these mandatory minimums.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAny sentence issued by him, or by a lower court, and/or that does not have a mandatory minimum sentence attached to it by the state legislature.
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∙ 14y agoUpon reading an article in the ACLU website it said " A Judge should make his ruling based on the harm done due to the crime."
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Can a judge impose less than a mandatory minimum sentence?
No, that is why it is called a MANDATORY minimum sentence. The judge has no discretion.
What evidence does the judge request before sentencing a person?
The judge does not request any "evidence." What they request is the background and criminal history (if any) of the defendant appearing before them for sentencing so that they may make an appropriate judgment on the harshness or leniency of the sentence they will impose.
If a judge gave you a time to be on parole can he or another shorten the time if wanted to?
Only the Governor may affect reductions of sentences once adjudicated by the courts.
What is the maximum limit a commander may impose for restriction?
The maximum time limit a commander may impose for restriction is 15 days
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM TIME LIMIT A COMMANDER MAY IMPOSE A RESTRICTION FOR?
The maximum time limit a commander may impose for restriction is 15 days
What is the maximum time limit a commander may impose restriction?
The maximum time limit a commander may impose for restriction is 15 days
Is the maximum time limit a commander may impose for restrictions?
The maximum time limit a commander may impose for restriction is 15 days
What type of person might have worshipped Artemis?
Any type may be pagan, you can not judge a person rightly by appearances alone.
For which of these purposes may congress impose a tax?
Public purposes
Who may impose hybrid rulemaking requirements?
president and congress
How may sentences should a concluding paragraph be?
About 5-7 sentences
Was a woman will go to a prison just in case they r proven guilty?
If a person is found guilty of a crime, the judge or jury determines their sentence. This may include prison, it may include execution, it may include probation or any number of alternate sentences.
