The charges: 2 felony counts of death threats with a firearm. Is it possible the offender will walk away with no time?
2006-12-08 18:16:53 · 10 answers · asked by ellemck 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The absurdity of the answers you have received to this question is astonishing. It is obvious that most people have little time to understand the criminal justice system, let alone your situation.
First, it is possible, although unlikely, that the offender will walk away with no time. For that to happen, the prosecutor would have to decide not to pursue prosecution. This happens in situations where the State determines that it does not have enough evidence to proceed with trial.
The other remaining, and more likely options, are that the prosecutor either strikes some deal with the offender, or takes the case to trial.
Either way (assuming conviction) unless the offender has multiple felony convictions, it is unlikely that they would go to prison. Most likely they would be sentenced to a period of time in a local jail and thereafter placed on supervised probation.
So, unless the case is really weak, don't count on the offender walking...
2006-12-08 19:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by snowdrift 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 00:30:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's completly possible they could walk away. Maybe with someother sort of "time" though. I was charged with a felony and I got 2 years probation for it. Sometimes you can get fines or just court supervision, too.
2006-12-08 18:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If they pled guilty, that is cooperation and recognition of wrong doing which indicates a self awareness and remorse. Plus there is a plea deal. Non violent arrest are usually probationary offenses. It cost to incarcerate and the state trys rehabilitory options first when applicable such as anger management.
2006-12-08 18:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the plea bargin...most likely there'll be some jail time but it is possible to get probation for a felony.
2006-12-08 18:21:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whether they will get time depends on the circumstances of the case.
Generally though, admitting guilt will reduce a sentence. If you plead innocence and you are found guilty, your sentence might be harder. But again, it all depends.
2006-12-08 18:19:01 · answer #6 · answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends if this was a first time offender...1st timers usually get a slap on the wrist/probation etc...depends on the liberalistic level of the state too...southern states would rate low...whereas western states a bit higher...
2006-12-08 18:19:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its possible but doubtful depends on alot of factors but some time will most likely be served
2006-12-08 18:33:54 · answer #8 · answered by topgunpilot22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
making death threatsis serious, very possible to do some time, although not much unless he has prior offences
2006-12-08 18:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by William L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doubt it, but then things happen all the time.
2006-12-09 01:36:43 · answer #10 · answered by zombiefighter1988 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋