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Fines & Punishment
The court will impose fines and punishment on defendants
convicted of a
crime.
Judges will typically hand down a sentence immediately for
misdemeanors
or
noncriminal violations.
Those convicted of more serious crimes will usually attend a
sentencing hearing at a later time where the judge will
determine the sentence.
Defendants guilty of
misdemeanors
or
noncriminal violations will usually be required to pay a
fine. Some crimes are punished with a combination of
fines, community service and jail time. Convictions of
more serious crimes and
felonies usually result in fines plus incarceration in a
state or federal prison.
Fine amounts and prison terms vary by state, the defendant's
record and the type of crime committed.
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