2006-07-29 07:52:38 · 5 answers · asked by darlene s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It depends on the judge who pronounces the sentence. And with some judges, I'm sure it depends on the nature of the crime -- but sometimes a sentence will give "credit" for time served, and sometimes not. No-one can know the answer to this question until it actually happens.
2006-07-29 07:57:19 · answer #1 · answered by me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get arrested for CRIME A and are put into jail awaiting trial, that time from your arrest to the end of your trial goes towards your sentence. So if you spend 2 months in jail awaiting trial and get sentenced to 12 months in prison, you've only go 10 more to go.
However, if you are arrested for CRIME A and are waiting trial not in jail and get arrested for CRIME B...any time served will be towards CRIME B...not CRIME A.
2006-07-29 07:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by tjjone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they will credit you for time served. Also, the time you are sentenced for often doesn't reflect real time, so this will further reduce the time you spend in prison. This might vary from state to state, but it is the usual practice. They also offer good behavior reductions. Use this time to get your head back on straight; read, and take any classes that are offered...and you might come out of this whole thing okay. Good Luck.
2006-07-29 08:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by riverhawthorne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry but your question does not make much sense. I suggest that you reword or ask another one
2006-07-29 08:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by likeskansas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is up to the judge. it is not required to give you your past time while awaiting trail.
2006-07-29 07:59:25 · answer #5 · answered by bajaexplorer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋