Judges have discretion when determining how to sentence a defendant. However, there are some cases where a judge might issue sentencing that is considered to be unreasonable and you may be able to have your sentencing overturned by a higher court.
Factors That Determine a Sentencing
Aggravating and mitigating circumstances can be factors when determining the sentencing that a defendant can receive. For example, being a first-time offender can be a mitigating circumstance, and being a repeat offender can be an aggravating circumstance.
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Renting an apartment can be quite difficult for someone who has a criminal record, especially those who've spent time in jail. Fortunately, doing hard time doesn't necessarily have to mean you'll have a hard time finding a good apartment in a good neighborhood. If you're eligible, you may be able to have your criminal record expunged, which means landlords and property managers won't be able to find your criminal record.
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Few tasks require as much forethought as determining what you wish others to do with your estate. A will and estate planning lawyer can help you with a lot of the job, but there are a few things you'll still need to handle. Particularly, an estate planning attorney will need you to bring the following three items to your first meeting.
List of Assets
When someone sits down with a will and estate planning attorney, their goal is often to deal with the disposition of their assets after they pass.
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