Yes, it is possible for a mandatory minimum sentence to be reduced under certain circumstances, such as through a plea bargain, cooperation with authorities, or successful appeal.
Not likely. It is, after all, the very minimum. But they may get early release with good behavior.
Technically speaking, a person convicted of a crime for which a mandatory minimum sentence is handed down will serve that minimum sentence or higher, depending on several factors. But oftentimes a Defendant will plea guilty to a lesser offense where he may get less than the mandatory minimum, if any, jail time. Beleive it or not, plea offers are presented by the Government, and can often be negotiated by the defense. It is up to the Defendant whether to accept the offer.
Unfortunately, Utah carries a 5-year minimum mandatory sentence for this type of charge, but the good news is 3 fold. 1. Most states have 10 or more years as minimum. 2. If this is your 1st offense you may qualify to have the charge reduced. 3. Utah offers a drug court program, in which you complete drug treatment and probation in lieu of jail.
You may be able to get a prison sentence reduced through actions such as good behavior, participating in rehabilitative programs, or providing information on criminal activities. You can also appeal your sentence or seek sentence reduction through a plea bargain or sentence modification.
For a life sentence for murder in New Zealand, the minimum sentence is 10 years for simple single-victim cases and 17 years for multiple victims and aggravated cases, although the judge can impose a longer minimum sentence. As of November 2014, the longest minimum sentence given for a single murder is 23 years, and for a multiple murder 30 years. If the judge deems it "manifestly unjust" to sentence the offender to the minimum 10/17 years, they can impose a shorter minimum sentence; this however is rare and reserved for exceptional circumstances. There is no maximum sentence; the offender can spend the rest of their life in jail, but are usually paroled before then.
It can, for various reasons. Overcrowding of jails, budget constraints, things like that can lead to it. Typically, however, it does not, and the reduced sentences are the result of a plea arrangement on reduced charges.
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Yes, in the US at least. Unless you are working minimum wage.
No. It is set at a minimum of 12% of the employees basic salary
Nope. 129 over 679 is reduced as much as possible.
This depends on whether or not the DUI lawyer is able to win your case. The chaces of a reduced sentence is increased through a lawyer, however.
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