Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
Prison Time
If a person does not score out to prison time on a VOP how is it that a judge can sentence them to prison time?
Asked on 10/29/08, 3:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Valerie Masters
Valerie Masters, P.A.
Re: Prison Time
The guidelines are a mere suggestion, everybody can be sentenced up to statutory maximum. So if you score non prison but the charge is punishable by up to 5 years the judge can give five years.
Answered on 10/29/08, 3:59 pm
Related Questions & Answers
-
Want to know about a first time be charged for anything what is person be charged... Asked 10/29/08, 2:57 pm in United States Florida Criminal Law
-
Fraudulent use of credit card If someone misses a court date for fraudulent use of a... Asked 10/29/08, 11:04 am in United States Florida Criminal Law
-
Proabation Is someone has a suspended sentence and get probation and have done 5... Asked 10/29/08, 10:13 am in United States Florida Criminal Law
-
Spunged a record I have a felony on my background and it was spunged back when it... Asked 10/28/08, 10:25 pm in United States Florida Criminal Law
-
What states use judicial discretion? Other than Kentucky, what states still have... Asked 10/28/08, 8:45 pm in United States Florida Criminal Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
