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    Property Invasion, Damages, Trespass New Law Ohio - Consecutive sentencing

    Hi, this is the question of my incarcerated friend : Is there a new law in Ohio coming into effect or that is already in effect that does away with consecutive sentencing in crimes not related to rape and murder? Consecutive sentencing example. My judge sentenced me to 10 years on count 1 of...
  2. SieVilhelm

    How to research possible sentencing exposure?

    How can I research past cases and what others have been sentenced to for the same crimes allegedly committed? I signed up for trellis.law because I thought that was what it was for. But it seems like it is not good for searching criminal case results.
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    Domestic Violence & Civil Orders Help me understand criminal history report?

    Personal info has been blocked out of the photos. I guess I'm having a hard time understanding the sentence description. SENT. DESC.: ||| COMMITMENT TO CUSTODY: JAIL: 364 DAY; CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED: 22 DAY; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSESSMENT: 30 DAY; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TREATMENT: 60 DAY; FINE...
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    Parole, Probation Interstate compact from VA to MD sentencing modifications

    I have an interstate compact from Virginia to Maryland. The conviction is in VA and Maryland has charge of my probation. I wish to seek the lifting of one of my probation restrictions issued by VA. This must be done in the court. My questions are: A) Do I file a modification motion in the...
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    Law that was passed AB 1618?

    Hi guys, I’m new to this. I have a friend who was sentenced to 14 years for an armed robbery when he was 18 years old. He has been in there about 4 years already. Since he’s been in there, a newer law passed and he said he may be able to appeal his sentence? it is the AB 1618 law that was...
  6. White Collar Crime: Do The Harsh Sentences Fit The Crime?

    Columns White Collar Crime: Do The Harsh Sentences Fit The Crime?

    In the age of hacking, information and identity theft and a host of other internet crimes, you don’t have to be a seasoned and hardened criminal to find yourself facing prison time. The term for cybercrime and similar non-violent charges is “white collar” which refers to criminal charges that...
    • Robert Kerr
    • Article
    • 5 min read
    • farid fata h ty warner martha stewart sentencing white collar crime
    • Category: Criminal Law
  7. How Criminal Sentencing is Determined

    Criminal Procedure How Criminal Sentencing is Determined

    Who determines the punishment after a criminal defendant is convicted of a crime? How can a defendant be sure of receiving fair treatment and not being punished more harshly than other defendants? Is there some flexibility and leniency allowed in the sentencing process? It is important to know...
  8. Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Sentencing

    Criminal Procedure Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Sentencing

    The process of criminal procedure is similar in all states even though criminal law and penal codes may vary. This is because the purpose of criminal procedure is the same - to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to find you, a person who has been arrested, guilty of a crime. The law...
    • Michael Wechsler
    • Article
    • 5 min read
    • arraignment arrest criminal charges criminal procedure criminal trial indictment sentencing
    • Category: Criminal Law
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