2006-09-03 16:08:25 · 7 answers · asked by beccanut 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
the magic 8 ball says "ask again".
How in the world could we know what a jury of 12 peers would/could decide?
Not know the state, priors, etc, etc
2006-09-03 18:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only the jury or the judge can make the decision of what a sentence is for any person. Judges often depend on a pre-sentence investigation which is an extensive interview with the defendant to determine what their background and current life situation is. They also interview the victim or victims and get their input about how the offense affected their life.
In the state where I live, the sentences are calculated based on "criminal history points" which is a grid that shows what a person's prior criminal history will do to the type and length of sentence. If it is a first offense and the defendant has a stable home life and a job, they are more likely to be offered probation, but if they have a long history of trouble with the law and no job, no stable home life, etc, they may see a more harsh sentence.
Too many factors play into the sentencing for anyone to answer this question for you with a definite "sure thing" answer. The person best able to answer this for you with any clarity would have to know all of the information in the police report, the defendant's background and history, and the victim's view of the offense as well as the specific laws of the location where the charge was filed.
2006-09-04 18:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You realize that the way this is written, with such poor grammar, that it makes absolutely no sense at all. At best, it appears that you took a jury trial with you to break and enter a building. Therefore, you are a twit. Quite possibly, you are the mayor of twitdom.
I am so sorry, I should not have called you a twit. I hate myself now and just had to edit this. I am the twit for not knowing the real answer. Please please forgive me.
2006-09-03 16:13:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the jurisdiction and how ticked off the jury is that they have to listen to a case like that.
Three years in prison is my best guess.
2006-09-03 16:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state, and the specific statute beind charged.
Generally, attempt carries the same sentence as the underlying crime, though as with all things legal, the details vary by state.
2006-09-03 16:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 to five depending on the state.and fines.
2006-09-03 16:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by toprotectserve 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consult an attorney
2006-09-07 16:04:48 · answer #7 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋