What does it mean when a convicted criminal gets a suspended sentence?
2006-06-18 13:40:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It means the judge is saying to the defendant you are sentened to "x" but that is "suspended" if you don't make any mistakes during a set term of time - usually probation. If the defandant gets into trouble again the judge can "unsuspend" the sentence and apply it - like jail time or a fine.
2006-06-18 13:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by netjr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It as one other person said the sentence will be placed on hold pending your behavior over a certain time frame. It is like an acd (adjournment contemplation discharge) where if you don't get another ticket in 6 months it will be dismissed but if you do the ticket in adjournment and the new ticket you will be tried for.
2006-06-18 21:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by rcrenzo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means hanging!
Uh, no, it really means the sentence does not have to served, unless the defendant violates the terms of probation.
2006-06-18 20:59:54 · answer #3 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fragmented sentence
2006-06-18 20:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by Chew on this! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That they don't have to actually serve jail time or probation.
Either the result of a plea bargain or for time already served awaiting trial.
2006-06-18 20:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋