Jane is a mother of two. She was charged with second-degree murder for killing her husband in a fit of rage. According to state sentencing guidelines, Jane should have been sentenced to twelve to twenty years in prison. The judge instead sentenced Jane to ten years in prison since she had no prior criminal record and had two young children to raise. In this scenario, what factors can influenced the judge's decision?

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Dixie Henson

2 December, 04:00

Jane is a mother of two. She was charged with second-degree murder for killing her husband in a fit of rage. According to state sentencing guidelines, Jane should have been sentenced to twelve to twenty years in prison. The judge instead sentenced Jane to ten years in prison since she had no prior criminal record and had two young children to raise. In this scenario, what factors can influenced the judge's decision?

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Danny Collier · Answer 1

well the children for sure since they would have had no parents and proper care.

the judge could've also looked in on her mental health or any pervious abuse issues from her husband.