Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Can a judge order a person to join the military or issue it to them as a choice in lieu of another form of punishment?
Asked on 4/29/10, 7:30 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Tuthill
Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill
No. That is a deal that needs to be worked out with the prosecutor.
Answered on 5/04/10, 8:44 am
Paul Walcutt
Law Office of Paul Holt Walcutt
There is no legal basis for the judge doing so. A judge cannot order a person to join the military. A judge may, however, consider leniency on punishment for a commitment to the military.
Answered on 5/04/10, 8:49 am
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