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How is mandatory sentencing useful?
The legislature(s) introduced mandatory sentencing in an effort to make sentencing more equal for the same offenses, and to thwart lenient sentences by 'bleeding heart' judges.
If your girlfriend or wife is pregnant will the judge be more lenient with you in your sentencing?
It is possible that a judge may consider a defendant's family circumstances, such as a partner's pregnancy, when determining sentencing. However, the extent to which this may influence the sentencing decision can vary based on the specific circumstances of the case and the discretion of the judge.
Is it worse to plead guilty or be found guilty?
Pleading guilty can be the higher of two roads. The judge and the ADA will generally be more lenient in sentencing and you will have cooperated with the courts.
Can you renegotiate the sentencing terms of a plea bargain before sentencing?
Offhand, I would say, no, it is not. The prosecutor probably gave you the best terms he was going to offer up-front, and if you accepted them you probably have no more leverage on him to be any more lenient. Contact your attorney and ask.
What is judicial discretionary?
Judicial discretion gives a judge the latitude to either be lenient or harsh on a criminal. It usually applies to sentencing. Judges generally use their discretion to sentence hardened criminals to long terms.
What does psi stand for in legal terms?
It stands for "Pre-sentence Investigation". It is usually a report written by the respective county probation department after the plea hearing and before the sentencing hearing. It is given to the court (the Judge) so the sentencing Judge can properly determine whether the ultimate sentence given out is too harsh or too lenient.
What is the opposite of lenient?
The opposite could be strict (not lenient), or harsh (the reverse of lenient).
What is the anonynm for lenient?
The antonym of lenient is strict.
Is juvenile sentencing fair?
Clearly an OPINION question that is not subject to a definite answer. The juvenile defendants will generally say NO it isn't fair. For an entirely different reason, the victims of the juveniles crimes will also say the same thing and complain about it being too lenient.
What are the penalties for probation violation of absconding in North Carolina?
When caught you will, in all probability, be remanded to jail to serve the remainder of your sentence. REMEMBER - you were serving a (lenient) sentence after being found guilty. If you abscond you are, in effect, an escapee.
A sentencing circle's aim is to shift the process of sentencing form punishment to?
Q.A sentencing circle's aim is to shift the process of sentencing from punishment to? A.(Rehabilitation and responsibility)
Does a judge have to tell you what sentencing you get?
At the time of sentencing you will be told.
