Michelle Rodriguez chose five days in prison over 240 hours community service.  What would YOU have chosen?
465428
I'd take the community service...at least your doing something to make up for what you did wrong.  Prison for 5 whole days?      That's not punishment...that's acting research isn't it?  She'll make all those teary-eyed TV appearances when she gets out, and admit she has problems, blah blah blah.  Been there done that...move it along lady.
899997
It depends on what their sentence is.  That is up to the courts.  \nFor instance... i was put on probation for felony prescription fraud for 3 years with deferred adjudicaton.  However, after doing 1.5 years i petitioned the courts to grant early release based on my performance.  I was really serious (and still am) about leading the clean life and steering clear of trouble now, and my comm officer knew that.  \n\nUnfortunately, regardless of whether my sentence was deferred i still have to check "yes" in that little box that asks "have you ever been arrested?" on an employment form.  \n\nIt's a hard lesson learned that will follow me for the rest of my life.\n\nThe way i understand it is, i will have to wait another 5 years to have the "arrest" not show up anymore... if i am lucky... and that is a big if.\n\nMoral of the story... stay away from drugs.
723455
Assault\nBattery\nAssaulting an Officer of the Law\nResisting Arrest\nObstruction of Justice\nAttempted Murder (maybe)\n\nHe would spend a LONG time in jail.
230529
Are you talking about credit for time served?  Or time for good behavior?  You would have to be more specific and state whether the offense was charged at the city/county level, the state level, or the federal level.  \n\nBased on my understanding of the so-called justice system, a judge may grant a defendant with credit for the time (i.e. each day) served in a facility after being charged.  Each judge, however, is different, some will stipulate that they don't count that time before a charge, or before being sentenced, so be sure to get a good look at the sentencing transcript.  Time that is not counted toward a sentence is considered to be "dead time."  Good time, is often a percentage taken off for good behavior, working, rehabilitation, employment, etc - unless you had the balls to go federal.  Then, you can look forward to doing all your time unless you get involved in some kind of incentive program.  It all just depends on the sentencing judge and what he has to say.  \n\nWill parole/probation be offered?  I like to think of parole as the opportunity to finish your time out in the real world while being 'babysa't by the government or 'court services.'  You're still doing time, but you're not behind the walls.  I hope this information helps you.  \n\nGood luck.
874162
I would expect what ever they feel comfortable giving the woman who carried them for 9 months, Went through hours and hours of labor just to get them here and kept them alive for 18 years. Who sat up  when they were sick and worried when they didn't come home on time. Who even bailed one out of jail (despite swearing I wouldn't).  Am I good or what? I have had years of practicing.  I think I would make out pretty good with a least one kid.
759434
i was a juror many moons ago and let me tell you it was a farce!\ni was approached by a defence witness and to cut a long story short she ended up serving 6 months. the girl didn't tell me anything i already know and yes she shouldn't of approached me, but i think she was desperate. she also had a 6 week old baby who was put into care for the length of her sentence. The reason for the confidentiality is so that outside influences don't cloud your judgement. the decision should be entirelly upto you, on whether you convict or not. i know that after the case my husband would've voted differently to me so if i had of talked to other people then i may of been swayed
327972
Welcome to the reality of the criminal justice system and child abuse.  I'm surprised she got any jail time at all.  Most abusers get a slap on the wrist and some counseling and get their kids back.  Not uncommon for them to kill them later on in another fit of rage.  Shows how much our society values kids and sees them as property of the parents.
528407
I spent three days in a county jail with a 6 foot tall very angry woman who had just shot her husband in the face.  ummm.. yeah, can somebody please call my daddy???....  the worst part about it was that mine was such a petty crime. horticulturist should never be jailed, i was doing my part to produce more oxygen and eliminate global warming ;O)
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Well the question cannot really be answered without knowing what the person involved was sentenced for.  Different crimes have different good time credit provisions.\n\nBut, assuming half time credits and assuming that none are lost for misbehaving in prison, the easiest way to figure it out (although will only give a ballpark estimate) is to take the 2 years, subtract the total credits mentioned above, then divide by 2.\nBall park estimate with above assumptions on credits and behavior would then be about 8 months more time to serve...
193385
Without any shadow of a doubt I would impose a custodial sentence and all but the most minor of criminals.  For a second offence I would give them 10 times the sentence, the thrid offence 100 times the sentence etc.  \n\nLoss of liberty is the tried and tested method that has been used for thousands of years in just about every country in the world.\n\nIn recent times we've seen a softly softly appraoch and lo and behlold a massive rise in the number of offences and repeat offenders.\n\nI'd also ensure that during their custodial sentence there was no interaction with other criminals and the only materials available to them were educational ones.\n\nIf they wanted any luxuries such as chocolates, cigarettes etc they'd have to buy them and to buy them they'd have to earn wages by doing work inside the prison that would benefit the community as a whole.\n\nOh, and I'd keep themn under lock and key 24 hours a day.\n\nThat should cut down on the enormous costs incurred - here in the UK it costs an average £8500 a week ($15,000) to have an offender on probation.  That money should be spent on more deserving causes such as the elderly, schools, hospitals etc.
1133619
I've never been there as a prisoner, but I have volunteered as an ex-offender advocate. Sometimes, that has involved going to the site of their incarceration before release. That is a great idea. Also, children of incarcerated people are a very often overlooked "need" group. Good luck to you.
521243
She should do at least 10. Thats a decade of her life in Prison. That's probably the only justice you will get.
389768
USA, PA 4:27am  sheesh I enjoy helping people too much! rrrr :P\n\n\n-Alexis
97042
Go to jail for 25 years (Bernard John Ebbers) or 10 years (Andrew Fastow)
452697
there is not a whole lot you can do. it all depends on how she spent her time in prison. her record will speak for itself. The crime she committed makes a big difference too. Drug offenders have a better chance of making early release because the prisons are overcrowded with addicts. good luck
366030
I think when jail sentences are determined kids are considered. If having a woman in for a long time is going to leave a child homeless, and the woman is not violent and not a danger to the child then society might be better off with a more lenient probation than crowding both the jail and foster system that are both overburdened.
647346
a) don't commit crimes.\nb) good behaviour and get parole.\nc) pay a fine.\nd) request you do 'x' hours of community service. (like that celebrity from LOST who had a DUI and had the option to do 'x' hours of community service or spend 'x' days in jail)\ne) jail break.