Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
Could a first time law breaker be able to get less time in jail even if the charges are serious?
Asked on 12/18/09, 10:59 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson
Law Office of John A. Davidson
Maybe. Sentencing guidelines do take into account the number and types of previous crimes. That said a lot of 1st time murders get life.
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Answered on 12/25/09, 8:11 pm
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