2007-08-27 05:37:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A suspended sentance is a conviction on a charge, you are just permitted to serve the sentance in the community provided you keep of good behaivior and comply with conditions. If you breach these conditions the original sentance comes into full force and effect. But it is still a conviction resulting in a criminal record.
A dismissal of a charge means simply that. The charges were dismissed. This is not a conviction and does not result in a criminal record. You would still have an arrest record, but not a criminal record.
2007-08-27 05:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it wasn't actually you who had the sentence, adjust the pronouns accordingly:
No, a dismissal means you weren't guilty--either because you actually weren't or because there was insufficient evidence. A suspended sentence is more like probation, but without the probation officer. You are guilty, and sentenced to jail, but the judge says you don't have to actually go to jail. He'll let you go home, but leave the sentence hanging over your head as a threat in case you get in trouble again. Next time you go to court for something, not only would you be there as a second-time offender for that case, but you would automatically have the suspended sentence added to the new crime.
2007-08-27 12:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A dismissal is just that-charges are dismissed never to return
A suspended sentence means you were found guilty but will not have to serve any jail, it was "suspended". The record of the crime, however, will always be with you.
2007-08-27 12:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by LEO53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no, and no! A suspended sentence is issued only after (or as the result of) a conviction. It means that the normal sentence is suspended and usually involves some sort of probation. A violation of the probation can result in the suspension being reviked and the sentence served.
2007-08-27 12:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about what the two key words mean. "Suspended" and "dismissal". Now, think about what the answer to your question might be. I'll give you a clue: the answer is "no." Your next thought should be "why?" I refer you again to the key words and merriam-webster.com
2007-08-27 12:45:38 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Obvious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO.
Suspended means that if they don't do anything wrong during their probation their sentence will be dismissed. If they do something wrong, their original sentence will take effect.
If it is dismissed, they are free and clear.
2007-08-27 12:45:01 · answer #6 · answered by Thomas K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It means you are on probation for a certain amount of time and if you get caught again, you will serve the sentence for the past and present crime.
2007-08-27 12:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your right. As long as you keep your nose clean,
2007-08-27 12:46:34 · answer #8 · answered by fuzzykitty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋