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One reason that sentencing guidelines are criticized is that?
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Some judges complain that it takes their discretion to handle the length and type of sentencing away from them.
Added: They require incarceration for minor offenses
they're too detailed and cumbersome to apply
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoMainly by judges and defense attorneys - because it gives them NO leeway in discretionary sentencing.
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One resson that sentencing guidelines are criticized is?
They are said to limit judges in the use of their own discretion in sentencing.
What are the sentencing guidelines for violating felony probation for not going to domestic violence classes?
In the court system(s) I am familiar with there are no established guidelines for sentencing probation violators. The judge presiding over your case, (the same one who sentenced you to probation in the first place) will make a judgment based on your individual case, and sentence accordingly.
What are the sentencing guidelines for bank robbery?
Bank robbery is a federal offense. You will be tried in US DIstrict Court. There are no sentencing guidelines with the exception of the fact that since it is a felony offense you will serve MORE than one year in federal prison.
One of the criticisms of assigning first-time nonviolent white-collar offenders to federal halfway houses instead of prisons was?
it allowed wealthy offenders to circumvent sentencing guidelines.
Does California have minimum criminal sentencing guidelines?
Yes. I dont know all of them, but I know the lowest prison sentence some one can receive is 16 months, unless its a parole violation, or a 90 day observation.
If sentencing is deferred for a period of one year what does that mean?
It means that the sentence is deferred for one year. In one year (from whatever date was read in the courtroom) the sentencing of the criminal will take place.
What are the 3 basic guidelines of a legal garnish?
1. It has to be ordered by a judge; 2. It has to be no more than 15% of one's paycheck; 3. It has to be for a valid reason.
What is the Sentencing serving time for state prison?
a year and one day
When an offender receives a sentence they serve one sentence after another is completed.?
Typically, when an offender receives multiple sentences, they serve them concurrently (at the same time) unless the judge specifically orders that they be served consecutively (one after the other). Factors such as the nature of the offenses, sentencing guidelines, and the judge's discretion can influence whether the sentences are served concurrently or consecutively.
Is guidelines one word or two?
one
Is guidelines one word or two words?
one
Which was accomplishment of the united state government under the articles of confederation?
No accomplishment. It was the main reason that they met to rewrite it or make a new one.
