Criminal Sentencing Question

[BFritz21]

(05-23-2017, 04:36 PM)Benton Wrote: every court is a little different as far a sentencing. it's really up to the judge, but also up to what the attorneys work out if the guy is willing to enter a plea deal (which the judge does not have to accept).

the assault charges aren't that big of a deal, but the pfo is. depending on the degree, it can enhance sentencing anywhere from 5 years to life in prison. if it's a class a (the highest), the minimum enhancement is 20 years. class d (the lowest) carries a minimum 10 years. if the sentences run congruent, the 10 year minimum would add 5 years onto the assault charges.

but remember, the enhancement (pfo) can be thrown out, pleaded out or found not guilty of.

Wow.

I guess they did know what they were talking about.

His dad bought him out of all the trouble from the time of the wreck until about 8 years ago (I think he just ran out of money, even though his dad was a millionaire, if that gives you a glimpse of all the stuff he bought him out of).

At this point, it's hard to imagine that anything would be thrown out, but I have been surprised before.  I don't know how he's not being charged with attempted murder because, in the stabbing incident, he was choking him when the landlord heard the noise and came into the apartment.  

Then again, he should already be doing serious time.