Seems like I often hear so -and-so got sentenced to x amount of days, but then that all or nearly all were suspended. Why even sentence them to the days if they're only gonna be suspended.
Thanks for helping me understand this.
2006-08-29 03:22:58 · 17 answers · asked by Joy_Brigade 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Because the unserved time hangs over the Dendant's head - if he violates probation, he has the threat of going to jail for the suspended portion.
2006-08-29 03:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's both a way to relieve overcrowding in the jail system, and a chance for the defendant to clean up his act without the state paying for his room and board. If the sentence is suspended, and he commits another crime and comes back into the system, then he goes away for real.
I like to think the judges are giving a first time offender a little light on their reality, then it's up to them to straighten up or lose.
2006-08-29 10:26:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
By sentencing a person, then suspending the sentence, the judge has placed a caveat that the guilty person will stay out of trouble for that period of time, otherwise the guilty party will be sent to jail. It is basically giving them a second chance, but with the condition they stay out of trouble.
2006-08-29 10:27:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is the sentence they will recieve if they screw up during the probation or even at all. Its a way to show what the due punishment for the offense is, and still be able to keep more unnessecary people out of our over-crowded jails. And its cheaper.
2006-08-29 10:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are now being stabbed and killed in prison due to increased presence of prison gangs and understaffed and demoralized correctional officers.
Why send a convict to prison where he has a higher chance of being stabbed or killed where that convict has a chance to not repeat that behavior. If the convict screws up on probation, he heads back to prison after all.
2006-08-29 13:34:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how much time they have spent in jail before the disposition of the case, and it depends on state law. Some states do not allow reductions in sentences, but some do, and they are bound by their laws, as well as the condition of the prisons (overcrowding).
2006-08-29 12:10:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depends on t he offense that they are in for if you go in for a traffic tickets sometimes they don't have room for you and they suspend your sentience or your serve a few days and get you out so their is room for the more serious offenders
2006-08-29 10:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by mario c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The punishment is for future reference. And since the jails are all so crowded they can't keep them as long as they should
2006-08-29 10:26:01 · answer #8 · answered by Elizabeth L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they usually go on time served, a plea bargain with the da's office, or decide on a less punishment for the crime, or even possibly releasing on good behavior
2006-08-29 10:25:54 · answer #9 · answered by jon k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly to show favor to those you choose to be lenient with and to really stick it to those you don't approve of.Some how the whole thing doe not sound right to me.Equal crime, equal time.
2006-08-29 10:28:56 · answer #10 · answered by zurioluchi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋