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S is For Sentencing in Criminal Cases
I intended to write about something different for the letter S, but I noticed in the comment section of my previous A to Z themed post (Criminal law & Procedure) that many of you had questions about the sentences for various crimes. In an effort to keep this short, I know it will not answer all questions, but hopefully it will expound on the topic.
The La. Code of Criminal Procedure Article 871 provides that a sentence is the penalty imposed by the court on a defendant, upon a plea of guilty, upon a verdict of guilty or upon a judgement of guilty and shall be pronounced orally in court and recorded in the minutes of the court.
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Glad I've got to your blog as my daughter is an attorney in Michighan. The flowcharts you have shown reminded me on her walls when she was studying for the Bar Exam.
ReplyDeleteGood to learn this legal terms from the right side of the law. :)
ReplyDeleteWell done Melissa. It is interesting how each state varies on sentencing yet there are still some universal truths.
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa .. interesting your last two posts - I had no idea they had charts to decipher a sentence .. no individuality allowed - oh well .. I wonder if we do that here.
ReplyDeleteCheers Hilary
Oo, I love all the charts. Thanks for sharing, Melissa! :)
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot of fascinating information here - one of the most interesting blogs I've found via the A to Z!
ReplyDeleteI always wondered about the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor.
ReplyDeleteGreat charts! Thanks for explaining it so clearly.
ReplyDeleteThose charts were really informative...and just the title Felony Flow Chart made me laugh! Apparently you can chart anything.
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet to answer everyone's questions so thoroughly!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peggy. I asm not sure I can answer all the questions in a short blog post, but I hope I didn't confuse people even more,lol
ReplyDeleteI never really thought of it, but yes you can chart just about anything.
ReplyDeleteNot planning a crime spree are we? Lol
ReplyDeleteThank you, that made my day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, Carrie. I promise to get back to following my favorite blogs when this challenge ends.
ReplyDeleteThey pretty much take the individuality out of it. The attorneys are free, however to argue how we want the jury to interpret the charts.
ReplyDeleteThanks. A very valid point.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nightmare, the bar!!! I went to law school in Michigan.
ReplyDeleteHi Leigh, thanks for stopping by. I've missed you.
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