by designonetest | Jul 5, 2023 | Criminal Law
After being arrested, you may be taken to jail. In this situation, the court may set a specific amount of bail money that you can pay to leave jail. In exchange, the defendant promises to appear in court. The bond money is forfeited if you don’t show up for court. And...
by designonetest | Jul 5, 2023 | Criminal Law
A judge may sentence someone to probation as an alternative to jail time. While the person gets to live in the community instead of being incarcerated, they do have to follow specific conditions, which may include: Meeting regularly with a probation officer...
by designonetest | Jul 4, 2023 | Criminal Law
A plea bargain occurs when the defendant and the prosecutor reach an agreement where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge for a lesser sentence or so other charges are dropped. You can make a plea bargain at any point in the criminal case in most states,...
by designonetest | Jul 4, 2023 | Criminal Law
If found guilty, you may have to serve time in jail or prison (also called incarceration). Typically, individuals sentenced to less than a year of incarceration will serve their time in jail, while those with longer incarceration periods will serve their time in...
by designonetest | Jul 4, 2023 | Criminal Law
The judge will determine a sentence (or the legal consequence due to the conviction) when a defendant is found guilty or pleads guilty. If the crime is a misdemeanor, the sentencing may occur immediately after the conviction is made. Otherwise, the sentencing hearing...
by designonetest | Jul 4, 2023 | Criminal Law
A bench trial may occur if a defendant waives their right to a jury trial. In this situation, the judge takes on the jury’s role and determines whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty based on the information presented. However, all parties have to agree to a...
