2007-07-10 04:22:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
There are too many different circumstances. The least amount of time I have seen was 3 yrs.
2007-07-10 04:27:49 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the circumstances, laws in the State where the accident/death occurred, what the perp is charged with and any priors.
If charged and convicted on manslaughter, usually 8-5 years and depending on priors, may have to serve part or all of the sentence. If no priors of any type, could end up being sentenced to complete a qualified alcohol treatment program and probation for the duration of the sentence.
If charged charged and convicted on vehicular homicide, could be up to 20 years, with the perp having to serve part or all of the 20 years.
2007-07-10 05:00:46 · answer #2 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on how well connected you are to the system. There are cases where kids of judges and high profile politicos getting off with nothing more than a slap on the wrist, which others not connected, have to spend years in jail.
2007-07-10 08:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It will depend on a lot of things. The totality of the circumstances, prior criminal record, the judge, the jury, the statutes of the jurisdiction. You can start researching by checking the state statutes in your area.
2007-07-10 04:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
interior the tip, it incredibly is continuously as much as the choose. There are a ton of variables in contact in any court case, yet interior the tip, the choose comes to a decision how a lot detention center time would be in contact. in spite of if the two legal professionals attain a plea contract, the choose has to approve it. And if he does not like the contract, he can throw it out. in case you in basic terms want a ballpark determine, discover out what your chum is going to be charged with, then bypass to the library and get a duplicate of the California State offender Code. it incredibly is going to likely be interior the reference section. look up the cost and discover out what classification of legal the cost covers, then look up the presumptive selection for that classification legal. that assist you to comprehend the minimum and optimal detention center circumstances for that legal.
2016-09-29 10:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IIt depends on the circumstances. Every case in different.
Sorry for saying this , but it also depends in how much money you have to pay for a good lawyer.
2007-07-10 05:31:40 · answer #6 · answered by Richard 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the judge and jury coupled with the laws of the state where the homicide took place. Personally, I'd vote for life.
2007-07-10 04:27:10 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie P 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the state anf your prior. First time DUI and you kill someone? Out in five years or less in Ohio
2007-07-10 04:27:24 · answer #8 · answered by LEO53 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
my buddy is in this situation... got charged 3 counts of 'felony vehicular man slaughter' a good lawyer brought him down to only 1 count, but he still got sent up for 15-20 years!!!
2007-07-10 04:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by BIG DADDY 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Probably 20 to Life.
2007-07-10 04:25:59 · answer #10 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋