How long can a person be held in jail without being formally charged with a crime.
122089
I'm pretty sure that it's a Federal Law that a person has to be released after 24 hours. It's not unheard of for the police to say " you were free to leave at any time" as an excuse for holding a person longer.
40771
What you're forgetting is that tomorrow it could be you.  If you were accused of a crime, should we not give you any rights, just throw you straight in jail?  If you're just referring to people who have been convicted, which rights do you mean?  They don't have many.  You do have to remember that unless they got the death penalty, they are going to return to society some day.  You don't prepare someone for that by putting them in a hole and telling they they're not a citizen anymore.
432884
It depends on which state you are in... a quick search on the web showed in the state of New Jersey there's a minimum of 25 days community service and a maximum of 90 days in jail.
489424
If this was not his first offense, I would assume he has a probation/parole officer.  If so, have him contact his PO and turn himself in.  If it was a first time offense, call the DA and have him 'turn himself in'--he will probably be arrested on the warrant, but could be out on bail in a few hours.  Taking the first step by voluntarily surrendering will be much better for him in the eyes of a judge than being stopped for a minor traffic violation and arrested on the warrant because he got 'caught'.  Added plus is that if he is guilty--turning himself in may influence the judge's decision at sentencing.
278146
It would depend upon many factors.  Anything from a community order for a youthful offender where no weapon was shown and little violence was involved to 12 or more years custody where serious injury to the victim occurred is possible.
193480
Usually a "house arrest" sentence is a stable place with a ankle tracking device that alerts authorities to a person's location. A person would be required to stay in a specific location during their sentence. Most likely, they would allowed to only go to work, doctors appointments or grocery shopping on a very fixed schedule. \n\nBy your definition, no, they could not move their house around so long as they were nearby.
483584
it all depends on the crime really and the institution were a person is being held
360366
It depends on prior convictions, and if his charge was violent.  If it was something simple like breaking and entering with no resisting arrest nd he has good behavior, no gang affiliations he could do a third of the time maybe less, including time served.  It really all depends on the judge.  Make sure, that he apologizes at sentencing and is respectful.
264374
Failure to Register which is a 5 year prison term. Also, he will be charged with violating probation, which can carry his original sentence. He is definitely looking at prison time and probation when he gets out of prison. He will also have the GPS on when he gets out.
401304
Not for sure about Florida, but I believe it takes five years for a misdemeanor to be able to be expunged. If the battery was domestic violence, then I don't know.
540839
Everytime I get arrested(which is quite often and matter of fact the last time was Wednesday...Just got out Thursday morning) I have my "First Apperance"(which is usually held inside the jail somewhere) the next day or two, which at First Apperance they give you the chance to bond out and sentence you. You don't get your 'real' court date(in the courthouse) until at least two weeks later, but sometimes it can take up to a month or more. It sounds like what happened to your friend is 1) He couldn't make bond 2) They didn't issue him a bond, which means he has to stay till his 'real court date' at that time they will either give him time served and let him out or give him probation or 3) He already went to court and has to do his time period
76648
there is no real average for this crime as it has many factors that govern sentencing. if the car was taken during the commission of another crime, if you  have prior convictions, was the car taken while the owner occupied the car, etc. If you average the time it usually comes out to about five to ten years in a state facility.
156818
It probably varies from state to state, but the two exceptions I know of are: (1) if you did jail time for something that was only a misdemeanor; not a felony and (2) if the crime was committed as a juvenile. I don't know if these hold in all states, however.
554716
I was jailed for 10 months for assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. I lied to the police about the whereabouts of my then boyfriend who was wanted by the police. My boyfriend had stabbed somebody that beat up his sister badly and i covered up for him. I thought my sentence was pretty harsh and still do as hit and run drivers get a fine and 3 points even if the victim dies.I wasn't a danger to or harmed anyone.
34798
It depends on the State and what type of crime you were a victim of.  For example - if you were  victim of sexual assault - you may have more time - but if it was a simple assault - you may only have one year.  In your example above - they most likely have a year - but a prosecuter is going to wonder why if they wait long to report it.  May only have a civil case after too long
455748
Get in touch with the court system or have your lawyer contact them- see if it is on your record.  Your lawyer could best answer this question but I believe the answer is no- you were not convicted of anything but detained till  released.  Good luck.
473270
it would be probation/comminity service if not like a month in jail