"Mandatory minimums" refers to laws that require judges to give a minimum set sentence for specific crimes, regardless of the circumstances or the judge's opinion. It means that a person convicted of a certain crime must be given at least the minimum sentence set by the law, without the opportunity for the judge to consider other factors.
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• Criminal Code sections providing for
mandatory minimum jail sentences for repeat drinking and driving offenders.
The primary difference is that failure of businesses to comply
with mandatory minimum insurance coverage includes up to a $ 1,000 fine and up to a year in jail.
Insurance policies were structured to include
mandatory minimum liability limits of $ 25,000 per person and $ 50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $ 25,000 for physical damage.
In light of the proven, longstanding problems created
by mandatory minimums, they should be eliminated altogether.
«The government has not established that
mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment act as a deterrent against gun - related crimes,» she wrote.
Though many may think the very prosecution of the border agents was unjust, the case is so troubling because of the sentences required by
federal mandatory minimum sentencing law.
Insurance policies were structured to
include mandatory minimum liability limits of $ 25,000 per person and $ 50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $ 25,000 for physical damage.
If there's a jury trial, in either state or federal court, any resulting extreme sentence is the product of either a harsh judge or
harsh mandatory minimum sentences, no?
If we put in
mandatory minimums when they're not necessary and the system is functioning properly without them, what do we risk?
This bill, if passed, will reduce the
current mandatory minimum price for a state - approved defensive driving class from $ 25 to something as low as $ 3.
The person redeeming the tax certificate shall pay the interest rate due on the certificate or the 5 percent
mandatory minimum interest, whichever is greater.
He
said mandatory minimums are appropriate in some conditions, and noted that past Liberal governments have imposed them for certain crimes like murder.
The Interest Only Option These programs allow you to pay ONLY the interest portion of your monthly mortgage payment, making a
smaller mandatory minimum monthly payment.
In fact, many states consider it unlawful for motorists to operate vehicles
without mandatory minimum insurance, so uninsured drivers risk facing considerable fines if caught driving without required coverage.
Once enrolled, the employer will be obliged to
pay mandatory minimum contributions into the pension scheme or, when dealing with a final salary scheme, offer a minimum level of benefits.
Federal lawyers must work to identify key facts which can help the People represented
avoid mandatory minimums and minimize the potential hazards in the federal sentencing guidelines.
72 hours to a maximum 30 days in jail, although community service can be given in lieu of
mandatory minimum jail time.
In addition, certain sex offenses against young children
carry mandatory minimum sentences and enhanced maximum penalties.