Written by Avvo Staff, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Despite the downward trend in incidents of drunk driving in recent years, statistics show that there is a DUI-related fatality every 45-60 minutes in the US. This may be why most states have cracked... more
Written by Avvo Staff, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
For those convicted of a crime, the next immediate step is sentencing. That's where the judge comes in. It's a common thought that the jury often influences sentencing, but this is not the case. The... more
Written by Avvo Staff, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
There are many factors that determine a convicted criminal's sentence. Severity of crime, past criminal history, circumstances surrounding the crime and adherence to state and local-level guidelines... more
Written by attorney Stephen Rodriguez, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
What is Alternative Sentencing? As more and more prisons and local jails suffer from overcrowding, many states have begun considering alternative sentences to incarceration. These alternatives not... more
Written by attorney Roderick White, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Background. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are rules that purport to set out a uniform sentencing policy for individuals convicted of crimes in the United States federal court system. The... more
Written by attorney Mark Sullivan, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
County Jail Sentences. Many defendants who are sentenced to county jail are given the opportunity to do their time on weekends. It's a good opportunity if you have a good job that you're going to... more
Written by Avvo Staff, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Criminal law is an area of law that relates to certain conduct that is dangerous to citizens, or damaging to the society. Such conduct is labeled a "crime" and is made punishable by fines,... more
Written by Avvo Staff, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
A person who commits and is convicted of a crime always has a penalty to pay whether it is jail time, fines, or even time in prison. One of the ways society has deemed a proper payment for a crime is... more
Written by attorney Roland Tiemann, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Informal/Summary Court Probation. If you are placed on Summary/Informal Probation, you don’t report to a Probation Officer instead you are required to complete the specific terms of the sentencing... more
Written by attorney Howard Bailey, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
When you are charged with a crime, an offense, or a violation of the criminal code, the prosecution will typically make you an offer, to lower the potential sentence, the grade of the charge, or both,... more
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