Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Sentencing

Hello

I know a man that was convicted of a crime, that happemed 34 years ago.

Does the judge have to sentence him, by the 1969 guidlines?

He was sentenced for second degree murder. And he received nine and a half, to 19 years


Asked on 5/01/07, 1:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

Re: Sentencing

I would have to research the issue a bit to give you an answer that I would feel confident with. Off the top of my head, I would think that he could not be sentenced to a penalty harsher than the penalties available at the time he committed the crime. However, second degree murder is higher than a first degree felony and the traditional sentencing scheme would allow for a life sentence.

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Answered on 5/02/07, 10:10 am


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