If my husband’s co-defendant was sentenced to 15 months, do they have to sentence him the same?
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If my husband’s co-defendant was sentenced to 15 months, do they have to sentence him the same?
My husband and his sister got charged with the same charge as co-defendants. They got sentenced to probation. She violated a year ago and got 15 months. My husband has been violated now. Does the judge have to sentence him the same. She was the primary suspect.
Asked on February 29, 2012 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The Judge has the power to sentence someone who violated probation within the sentencing guidelines of that particular state, and depending on the nature of the violation. Under Michigan Law, a Judge has the authority to impose a sentence of jail or prison if a person violates a condition of their probation. 15 months for a first probation violation for you husband's sister sounds rather harsh. Im willing to bet that at the time of sentencing, the Judge either warned your husband and sister that if they violated probation they would get a lenghty sentence, or your husband's sister has comitted more than just one probation violation. However, knowing that your husband's sister received 15months, I would advise your husband to speak with a criminal defense attorney in your area to represent him at his violation hearing in an effort to avoid a lengthy sentence. Good Luck.
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