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Sentencing

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A quick definition of Sentencing:

Sentencing: When someone is found guilty of a crime, they receive a punishment called a sentence. This can include things like paying a fine, doing community service, going to jail, or even getting the death penalty. The punishment is meant to deter the person from committing the same crime again and to make them pay for what they did wrong. Judges have to choose a punishment that is fair and helps protect society. In the United States, there are guidelines for how judges should choose a sentence, but they have some flexibility to make sure the punishment fits the crime.

A more thorough explanation:

Sentencing refers to the legal consequences that follow a criminal conviction. It is the punishment given to a person who has been found guilty of committing a crime. The type of sentence depends on the severity of the crime committed.

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The purpose of sentencing is twofold. First, it aims to deter future crime by both the convict and others who may consider committing the same crime. Second, it serves the goal of retribution, which means that the criminal deserves punishment for having acted criminally. When sentencing, a judge must impose the least severe sentence that still achieves both goals, while also considering the need for societal protection.

The federal courts in the United States use a determinate sentencing system, which means that specific sentence minimums and maximums are prescribed for specific federal crimes. The prescribed sentences take into account the particular criminal conduct and whether the convicted defendant had any previous criminal history. Although intended to have binding force, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the guidelines are merely advisory, and the trial court judges have the power to prescribe sentences less than the Federal Guidelines' "mandatory" minimums, provided they offer reasons for doing so.

For example, if a person is found guilty of stealing a small amount of money, the judge may sentence them to probation and community service. However, if a person is found guilty of murder, the judge may sentence them to life in prison or the death penalty.

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babycat
22:49
Lol you’re all good
GodsPlanUltimately
22:49
I'm assuming then for status checking eventually that the school emails you that information once LSAC finishes processing?
babycat
22:50
Yep
GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
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GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
Just stressing because this is my first and only app.
GodsPlanUltimately
22:53
Does the CAS Report send once the school requests it or do I have to send it ?
babycat
23:02
It sends automatically
babycat
23:02
Why only one app?
GodsPlanUltimately
23:06
I'm in a dual degree program that my undergraduate has where if you meet a gpa and percentile you can have your senior year be your L1 ! Cuts off a year of time and money and the partner was my top pick for law anyways. It all just worked out and since it's ED can't really apply anywhere else because the L1 transfers back to complete my degree. :)
babycat
23:14
oh that’s nice! I guess you have a high degree of certainty about the process then
Dkk
0:10
Welcome. About to eat another ghost pepper. @babycat
Dkk
0:27
God my mouth is burning so much
@babycat: A few things. I mean, for one, this is my fifth year of undergrad (graduating with a dual BA/MA), so I don't think academically I'm incredibly behind or anything. Beyond, that I've explored other fields, and for the very niche area of public interest work I am interested in, law is the only way I can make a substantiative difference so why not start now.
And also my other options just are not great. I could take a shit paying job at a think tank, I was offered a job at, but I don’t find the work interesting. Or I could continue in academia, getting a phd, but again just not especially interested in academic philosophy.
I would say more, but I am very close to doxxing myself if I haven’t already.
Dkk
1:02
5th year at 19. That is amazing.
Dkk
1:02
So you started when you were 14. Wow.
Dkk
1:11
I tried to find you but if still in school, other names pop up first. Do you drink alcohol? If not, you should start drinking to catch up to me. @texas
I started at 15
turning 20 this year
or well very beginning of next year
Dkk
1:15
My best advice is to start learning wine and cocktails asap. Take the introductory and certified sommelier exam as soon as you hit 21.
Dkk
1:16
I could not find you with that information. You are still probably pretty safe. Though I did not use all my search engines or filters.
@Dkk: That is good. Granted I don't think being doxxed would be the end of the world, but who knows.
And, yeah, I have drinken a little bit over the last couple of years (what college student hasn't), but not a massive fan
Dkk
1:24
That is cus college people drink like idiots. I was not a fan at my first college and I did not start drinking until I was 22.5. The art of Sommelier stuff though is less about drinking and more about thought process. Kind of a puzzle like a logic game. Same with cocktails. You will love it if you hate college type drinking.
Dkk
1:25
It's something to do outside of the things you mentioned, it is useful for networking, and it will help you in law school. It will help you find exactly what you want to do in law school.
5:40
Workin grinding
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