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    Lightbulb Victim's Impact on Sentencing

    Hello,

    I was wondering how heavy does the victim's wishes for the defendant weigh when it comes to the judge's decision on sentencing? One victim doesn't care either way and the other victim will probably show up and ask that the person be let go. These people are relatives.


    Thanks,

    Michell

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    Default Re: Victim's Impact on Sentencing

    A judge will typically listen to what the victims have to say, but if the judge thinks the offender needs to be incarcerated you can expect that to happen.

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