What does it mean when a judge puts a cap on your sentencing?
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What does it mean when a judge puts a cap on your sentencing?
Asked on October 21, 2013 under Criminal Law, New Hampshire
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A “cap” means that the judge will dictate the maximum amount of incarceration, meaning it will not be more than a certain amount of time (e.g. 5 years). So the prosecution can not ask for more. A defense attorney can, however, argue for a lesser sentence.
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