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What does indeterminate sentencing mean?
Indeterminate sentencing is a system in which an offender is sentenced to a minimum and maximum amount of time, e.g. 5 - 20 years. After the 5 year period the offender would be up for parole, and if...
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What happens after sentencing?
At sentencing, the verdict (decision of the judge or jury) is announced and you can either immediately be taken away to begin your sentence (or pay your fine), or given a certain amount of time to...
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What is sentencing modifocation?
Each case is different. Seek guidance from your attorney. If you do not have one, contact your local public defender's office.
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What is the purpose of sentencing?
Over the years, the criminal sentence has served a number of different purposes, including retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, and incapacitation
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Who is the final arbiter of the actual sentence served in a state that relies on an indeterminate?
State Parole Boards