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Why can't judges impose any sentence on an offender when convicted by the court?
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∙ 14y ago
They do; judges are those primarily responsible for deciding what punishments (jailtime, fines, reparation) will be given to a convicted offender, in accordance with the laws of that region.
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What are laws that require judges to impose certain sentences in certain situations?
They are referred to a Mandatory Sentencing Laws. The state legislatures of various states have passed certain laws in which the law itself states what the exact penalty will be if the defendant is convicted. Judges have no sentencing discretion in these cases at all.
How many judges have been convicted by the Senate and removed from their positions?
7
Can a 27-year-old go to jail for getting his 17-year-old girlfriend pregnant if the age of consent is 16?
Yes. This is one instance where judges do not hestitate to impose the maximum sentencing allowed if the adult is convicted of a crime(s) against an underage person.
How would you use Judges in a sentence?
The judges like at me when I was dacing.
What is the maximum sentence in a US District Court?
The maximum possible sentence in US District Court would be the death penalty, but the sentence for any particularcrime or crimes varies. Judges use the federal sentencing guidelines to determine appropriate penalties for convicted defendants on a case-by-case basis.
The primary job of Missouri's judges is to?
The primary job of the judges is to control the court of law to determine what penalties an offender should get. They can determine the amount of jail time a person may get.
Do convicted judges go to a special prison?
No, but they are typically kept in protective custody, "PC."
Why do judges give the prison sentences?
Judges are assigned to preside over cases that are prosecuted in their assigned jurisdiction. They are all licensed to practice law in the area in which they are a judge. Most judges have prior experience in the legal field as a defense attorney or prosecutor. IT IS THEIR JOB after a plea of guilt or a finding of guilt to impose a sentence. This is after taking into consideration any argument heard from the prosecution , defense lawyer, and sometimes the victim(s). The judge also considers the defendant's criminal history and any other mitigating or aggravating factors before imposing sentence. Judges are elected or appointed to their position. In the State of Missouri voters vote to retain or dismiss judges.
Who sets the minimum term that a convicted murderer serves?
It COULD be the judge in the case, but nowadays, in many states, the state legislatures have passed what is known as Mandatory Minimum terms for certain crimes. This means that the judges do not have discretion to sentence the defendant, but MUST sentence the defendant to the time specified by the legislature.
What is the maximum amount of jail time a court can impose when a defendant pleads guilty to a class A violation?
Every law that is passed by the legislature (Class A included) has a maximum penalty assigned to it at the time it is enacted. The maximum amount of any sentence is established by that. In SOME cases judges are granted the pwoer to adjust that sentence - but it is strictly up to the judge hearing your case as to how he will sentence a violator.
Which is an example of presidential judicial power a appoint judges b paron non federal criminals c reduce a persons jail scentence or d pardon people convicted of a crime?
C-Reduce a persons jail sentence
What is sentence for judges?
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