About the only ting would be if the judge offered you a sentence of "probation." Other than that, you're gone.
If you are convicted of ANY CRIME, you could face jail time. Whether you will go to jail depends on other factors than just the commission of that crime.
There is a prisoner in our city jail who was convicted of a serious crime.
They could go to jail for that
Yes he's going to jail for a year, he is charged with possessing multiple unregistered fire-arms which is illegal for convicted felons.
Yes, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is typically considered a criminal offense. If convicted, it may result in a criminal record, fines, license suspension, and possible jail time, depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances.
Yes, using someone else's credit card without their permission is considered credit card fraud, which is a criminal offense. If caught and convicted, you could face jail time.
Not in the United States.Added: Such matters are not considered criminal, and are prosecuted under civil law, for which there is no jail penalty.
If convicted of "Domestic Violence" (it may be known by another name in different places), yes, you certainly could serve jail time if convicted.
Yes, it is possible to go to jail for scamming money. Scamming money is considered a form of fraud, which is a criminal offense that can result in imprisonment if convicted.
No, because "wrongful death" is not a criminal charge, only a civil charge (a "lawsuit"), and can result in award of money (restitution, etc), but not jail.
Technically, one becomes a criminal only once convicted of a crime. Many people in jails are awaiting trial and have not been convicted, so they are "prisoners" rather than "criminals."
He was a previously convicted felon who went out and bought machine guns illegally. He has completed 1000 hours of community service and begins a 1 year jail sentence in March 2009.