suspended sentence

Alternative sentencing usually provides criminal defendants a way to avoid serving a jail or prison sentence. The most common alternatives include suspended sentences, fines, probation, community service, restitution, deferred adjudication and pretrial diversion programs. A judge will use a...

This article explains the process of sentencing in criminal court, the differences between parole and probation and how to handle revocation of probation and hearings. Pre-Sentence Report or Probation Report After a conviction of or guilty plea of a defendant,a report will be prepared for the...