2006-07-21 16:35:30 · 7 answers · asked by capster 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
A person charged with a crime is usually charged because there is sufficient evidence to charge the person with said crime. Now the next step is to hold the suspect until they can be properly arraigned by a judge and the charges presented to a grand jury. Depending on the crime the judge either set immediate bail or sends the case to a grand jury who determines the exact charges then back to the judge to set bail.
The initial jail time is to hold a "suspect" in custody until it is determined whether they are a serious risk to society or flight risk from justice.
That's why - by the way that was not a stupid question; although some of the answers provided were done without reading your question and understanding it.
2006-07-21 17:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by Yogi! 2 · 8⤊ 0⤋
The only way they end up in Jail is they did the crime police do investigate before they put anyone behind bars plus who knows maybe the person admitted to doing the crime did you ever think of that one lol.
2006-07-21 23:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im guessing you mean why is the person in jail when they have only been charged with the crime and not yet sentenced. Probably because they cant afford to post bail.
2006-07-22 02:07:42 · answer #3 · answered by Jan G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of stupid @$$ question is this.....
They end of in jail cause they were comitted a crime, they get charged, and end up in jail....
I can believe I even answered this but hey thanks for the 2 points.
2006-07-21 23:40:00 · answer #4 · answered by JB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To protect society. Even if you didn't do it, there is enough evidence to suggest that you did. Rather than taking a chance that you will strike again, they control your movements. This actually protects both society, and you. No one can blame you for additional crimes while you are in custody.
2006-07-21 23:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm, ever heard the expression
you have got to do the time if you do the crime
I agree, this is a seriously stupid question!
2006-07-21 23:42:19 · answer #6 · answered by mrslang1976 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doh. Think about it, but if you had to ask then you will never understand.
2006-07-21 23:44:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋