LAWS 2302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Preliminary Hearing
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I am asking to impose a sentence of x. and here is why, considering the mitigating and aggravating factors. The accused gets a credit worth half a day for every day they spend in custody, so then generally only spend 2/3 of the time. The only way they spend more than 2/3 is if the prisoner commits another crime while in custody. Only applies to jail time sentences, not open or secured custody. 1/3 of a sentence, criminal is eligible for parole. In order to be granted parole, the criminal must apply. They ask if the person has done the crime or not. 2013- 130,000 per year to house an adult male offender. Sec 91 (2) gives authority to federal parole. One gets a life sentence for 1st or 2nd degree murder. 1st degree murder- minimum parole is 25 yrs. 2nd degree murder- minimum parole is 10 yrs. The jury is asked to make a recommendation for 2nd degree.
