Misdemeanor

prior criminal record, their age, and also the circumstances of the case. If there are no mandatory sentencing laws the judge must first determine if the defendant is being charged with a felony or a misdemeanor. “A felony is a crime that may be punished by 1 year or more of incarceration. A misdemeanor is a crime that may be punished by no more then 1 year of incarceration” (Wright, 2013). During this hearing this is the convict’s only opportunity to present to the judge why they should be…

are coming from reliable sources like CNN. The author makes some social assumptions about whether or not Kim Davis the woman who was denying marriage licenses to same sex couples will be held accountable for her actions such as be charged for a misdemeanor or a…

1) Explain the differences between determinate, indeterminate, and mandatory sentences. Determinant sentencing Determinate sentencing includes condemning rules, compulsory least sentences, and improved sentences for specific wrongdoings(Determinate, 2018). Condemning rules enable judges to consider the individual conditions of the situation while deciding a sentence, though compulsory least and improved sentence statutes leave practically no caution to judges in setting the terms of a sentence…

As a criminal justice, major, I have taken on an American Criminal Courts Class. That is helping me to go more in-depth about the subject. With taking this class, I had the opportunity of going into an actual courthouse to do this assignment. I chose to go to the Chatham County Courthouse in Savannah, Georgia when I went home for Thanksgiving. On my adventure, there I learned a lot of new things. For example, the way they actors and actresses portray how it 's done is different than the way the…

States Constitution article 4 section 2. Under the US Constitution the allegations against Richard Nixon were enough to have him impeached. The president of the United States can be removed from office for "treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors" (Beeman 46). President Nixon was charged…

Stricter animal cruelty laws are needed to prevent and stop the horrendous crimes committed against animals. Animals are abused in many different ways and that’s why stricter, more detailed laws are needed in society. Right now there isn’t many things that seriously discourage animal abusers, even though their are several reasons why we need stricter laws. Not only is abuse harmful to the animals but the animal abusers are likely insensitive and at risk of committing other crimes. Humans subject…

follow. He has had a chance to learn his lesson and been offered leniency, but he has refused to heed any correction and has taken advantage of any mercy. This is the situation in which the type of crime should provide the most relevance. If a misdemeanor has been committed, and the safety of the general public is not directly threatened, then a small increase should be made to each punishment until the delinquent begins to obey. However, if the crime can approach the status of a felony, then…

As you are walking down the street just got off of work on your way home. Headphones in enjoying your music you see three police cars drive pass you, you pay it no mind. As you continue listening to your music you get hungry and you stop at the store to grab something to eat. Police officers walk in and stare at you awkwardly, you look away suspiciously. Police officers get a call of someone your height, your skin complexion and something similar to what you have on. The police officer walks…

probation so it can allow them to remain in the community. Individuals typically end up on probation for petty crimes, such as DUI, assault, petty theft crimes, unpaid speeding tickets, possession of narcotics less than an ounce, and any other misdemeanor to the judge’s discretion. Probation has four distinct types: Unsupervised probation, supervised probation, and Community Control, Shock Probation, and Crime-specific types (Krin,Mckenna). Unsupervised probation is where the offender is not…

Each year, 4,358 people under the age of twenty-one die from alcohol related car accidents (NIH). The current legal age to consume alcohol is twenty-one years old, but several teens drink anyways, feeling the need to “rebel” against their parents while in highschool and college. Because of teens’ inherent desire to rebel, alcohol is a prominent feature in their lives. Most commonly, teens drink at parties and other social gatherings where alcohol is easily accessible. Universities often accept…