They vary based on state and frequently the judge. Also various plea bargaining and other factors can affect this to some extent.
As a result it is not uncommon for a rapist to spend less time in prison than say someone that neglected their pets and certainly less than anyone arrested for possession of a substance considered illegal.
2007-03-12 04:51:10
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answered by Anonymous
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Different states and counties (in the US, but similar jurisdictions may apply in other countries as well) have different laws and minimum and maximum sentences.
Some are felonies and some are misdemeanours. Felonies are considered more serious and carry greater sentences. In most places these crimes are classified thus:
Felonies (usually a year, at least, not counting early release):
Rape
Assault With A Deadly Weapon
Burglary (though some instances of burgary where little damage was done and little of value stolen may be reduced to misdemeanours)
Grand Theft Auto
Misdemeanours (usually no jail or fine up to a year [for repeat offences] and/or heftier fines unless charged as a felony):
Prostitution
Animal Cruelty
There can be situations where the DA may choose to charge prostitution and animal cruelty as felonies. A first charge of prostitution will pretty much always be a misdemeanour. Later violations can take other aspects into consideration (arrest history[assuming arrests other than one for prostitution, usually], drugs, probation violation, for example). Frequent arrest for it can up it to a felony, too. In three strike states the fourth violation is automatically a felony.
A first charge for animal cruelty can be subject to a felony charge based on the nature of the crime. Something especially violent, grotesque, and/or cruel may merit a felony charge. Repeat offenders are also more likely to be charged with felonies.
2007-03-15 17:45:10
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answered by ophelliaz 4
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Why don't you start with animal cruelty, then try some prostitution for a change, try your hand at a burglary, escape by a grand theft auto, on the way resort to a forceful rape of a beautiful woman and try assaulting the man who comes for her rescue? Then, if you have proper alibi, you can go Scot free. or 10 years imprisonment.
Common man use this forum for some good thoughts. Do not make criminals or give ideas for crime.
2007-03-12 04:40:36
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answered by atom45 4
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i'm afraid that i decide for the previous testomony leaning in this: a look ahead to a watch. human beings have the incorrect concept of Jesus' 'turn the different cheek'. they'd desire to pay greater interest to the the remainder of what he says best as much as the quote. If a individual murders yet another then why would desire to they be supported the remainder of their existence and supply not something back to society and the different individuals they have wronged? my own bent on justice is 'stability'. The sufferer is virtually in no way the state in any of the above suggested offenses. this is virtually constantly a individual or group of persons. Justice includes suitable recompense to that/those sufferer(s). If the regulation is in contact and that individual is got here across accountable then they'd desire to additionally recompense the state for the fee of each and every. in the event that they don't then the tax payer is footing the bill. yet yet another sufferer of the crime. interior the case of homicide there are the above expenses besides because of the fact the counter-result on the homicide sufferer's kinfolk or dependents. in the event that they don't choose then loss of life is the respond. A humane loss of life is to be seen yet purely as a definite favour. They confirmed none to the sufferer or his/her/their dependents. stability is the respond.
2016-12-18 11:41:34
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answered by ? 4
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Depends upon your state and the level of the offense. For example, there is misdemeanor prostitution and animal cruelty, punishable by not more than one year in jail. In your state's criminal code, it will have sentencing guidelines.
2007-03-12 04:13:16
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answered by Gemma 5
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