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Except where a law imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for a crime, the New Jersey Sentencing Guidelines give judges have considerable discretion to reduce sentences based on mitigating factors, also known as extenuating circumstances. These can include: The defendant's status as a first-time offender.
Jail credit - Jail credits are credits awarded by the court to an inmate if the inmate spent any number of days in custody prior to being sentenced. Commutation credit - Also referred to as “good time” credits, commutation credits are awarded to inmates pursuant to N.J.S.A -140.
Unsure what there is to not understand. Prison is cells with many guys, guards, a fence ,food fixed by the prison, access to anything controlled by the prison. House arrest means you need to stay in the house. Your home, no cell mate, no bars. You have a view can have visitors, use the phone ,watch TV.
Penalties for Indictable Offenses in NJ DegreesPenalties 1st Degree Crimes 10 to 20 Years in Prison $200,000 Fine 2nd Degree Crimes 5 to 10 Years in Prison $150,000 Fine 3rd Degree Crimes 3 to 5 Years in Prison $15,000 Fine 4th Degree Crimes 18 Months in Prison $10,00 Fine
In New Jersey, a felony-level crime is called an “indictable offense.” The state's Sentencing Guidelines provide for four levels of severity: First degree crime — Possible prison term of 10 to 20 years. Second degree crime — Possible prison term of 5 to 10 years. Third degree crime — Possible prison term of 3 to 5 years.
First and second degree crimes have a presumption of incarceration. Third and fourth degree crimes, disorderly persons offenses, and petty disorderly persons offenses have a presumption of non-incarceration (with some limited exceptions).
For crimes falling under NERA, you will serve 85% of the sentence imposed. For example, if you are sentenced to 5 years per NERA, it means that you must serve 51 months out of a 60-month sentence.
The writ of habeas corpus is the great remedy of the citizen or subject against arbitrary or illegal imprisonment; it is the mode by which the judicial power speedily and effectually protects the personal liberty of every individual, and repels the injustice of unconstitutional laws and despotic governments.
Don't know? The writ of habeas corpus is used to prevent unjust arrest and imprisonment. A six-person jury hears the case in a bench trial. The 5th Amendment gives defendants the right to legal counsel.