To: Frank_Discussion
There is no sentence for these crime less than life without parole. So the judge imposes that today. If the jury had come back with death, then the judge could still impose life without parole but a pre-sentence report would have to be prepared. In Virginia the jury recommends a sentence, the judge imposes it. But the judge cannot impose more than the jury recommends. The judge can impose less.
To: Captain Jack Aubrey
Got it. Thanks.
160 posted on
12/23/2003 1:23:56 PM PST by
Frank_Discussion
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