Judge's sentencing leeway

[Alpo]

How much leeway does the judge have? Does he have to abide by sentencing guidelines?

 

Let's say armed robbery first offense is 5 to 7 years. Can he sentence you to 15?

 

Originally, when I come up with this, I was wondering how much he could sentence you for contempt.

 

You're found guilty and the judge sentences you to 3 to 5 years in the state prison, and you asked how much he was paid to come up with that sentence, and he slaps you with contempt.

 

Could he give you 10 more years for contempt?

 

 

[Eyesa Horg]

If you're a POS thug, probably not, but if you're Joe average, say bye bye!

[Texas Jack Black]

1 hour ago, Alpo said:

How much leeway does the judge have? Does he have to abide by sentencing guidelines?

 

Let's say armed robbery first offense is 5 to 7 years. Can he sentence you to 15?

 

Originally, when I come up with this, I was wondering how much he could sentence you for contempt.

 

You're found guilty and the judge sentences you to 3 to 5 years in the state prison, and you asked how much he was paid to come up with that sentence, and he slaps you with contempt.

 

Could he give you 10 more years for contempt?

 

 

 If I were the judge and you were the defendant  I would give you LIFE for this question

[Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L]

 

[Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619]

1. Some; depends on the state.

2. Likewise it depends on the state, but there must be substantial reasons to depart from the guidelines, such as egregious circumstances,.

3. He can tack on something for contempt, but not that much.