What is a sentence guideline form?
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What is a sentence guideline form?
Asked on October 25, 2013 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A sentence guideline shows the range of potential sentences for a particular crime. A judge may use the sentence guideline to determine the applicable or appropriate sentence for a crime. Although a prosecutor may seek the maximum sentence, the judge may impose a lesser sentence by using the sentencing guideline.
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