does it mean they are already found guilty without a trial Charges are: Vehicular Homicide, DUI Manslaughter & Drug Possession (amphetamines) Will he get time and how much????.
2006-12-13 22:36:42 · 6 answers · asked by ambay 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
This guy already had a trial, more than generally he plead out, He is going to get a good amount of time, other things factor in also. Sentencing guidlines are done by a point system. They factor in the current charge(s), any past crime(s), type of crime(s). These are commonly known as OV and PRV points. It appears from your question the he was driving under the influence (of drugs or alcohol or both) hit and killed someone. Now, I would have to say, not to many Courts will smile at him for that. Not to mention, at sentencing hearings, the Victims family will be able to give their impact statement(s), and the court may take what they have to say into account when passing sentence. He's looking a long vacation. Sorry.
2006-12-15 06:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way he could be having a sentencing face before a trial is if he has plead guilty to the charges. Even if has reached a plea bargain, in some instances, the judge doesn't have to follow the DA's recommendations. Chances are he is going to serve some time for that list of charges that you brought up. Maybe not be a long time, but then again, it might be as well. Depends on how the judge is feeling and if he has a prior criminal record.
2006-12-14 11:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by On Time 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kiss this guy goodbye! A "Sentencing" is exactly what it is saying. The Judge will be sentencing him on that date. It means he has already had a "trial", and was found "guilty"! These are serious charges and he should get "life" without parole. Just for the homicide. Don't you realize that this guy KILLED someone. was DRUNK when he did it and was found in possession of drugs! - Get with the program - and start thinking of the rest of your life on the "visitors" list at some State Prison.
2006-12-14 07:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by peaches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gem is completely correct on this subject.
A trial needs to happen before a sentencing is set. But he could have already plead guilty with his lawyer. They will then push the sentencing forward. He could have already met with the judge and prosecutor with his lawyer in a meeting without having a huge media circus in town.
The amount of time he receives will depend on the laws of that state and what the judge says along with the evidence that is presented.
2006-12-14 11:04:58 · answer #4 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can't "find him guilty" without a trial.
If it's going straight from charges to sentencing, it sounds like he plead out.
I hope someone with these charges will get prison time, after all someone died.
It depends on the state and the state's laws and the mood of the judge and prosecutor as to how much time is handed down.
2006-12-14 06:51:58 · answer #5 · answered by Gem 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you do not go to a "sentencing hearing" without having been found guilty and you can't be found guilty unless you have had a trial.
2006-12-14 11:17:14 · answer #6 · answered by ABC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋