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If Penny is convicted of the criminally negligent homicide charge, the judge could also decide on a sentence that excludes prison time.
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Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Young Thug accepts plea deal,admits guilt in RICO trial but avoids prison time
Whether the case will continue now that Trump has been elected remains up in the air.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
The pardon ensures that Hunter Biden will not face sentencing and effectively removes the possibility of prison time.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
The charges are felonies, meaning convictions could carry prison time depending on unique factors like prior criminal history and severity of the offense.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Young Thug accepts plea deal,admits guilt in RICO trial but avoids prison time
Whether the case will continue now that Trump has been elected remains up in the air.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
The pardon ensures that Hunter Biden will not face sentencing and effectively removes the possibility of prison time.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
The charges are felonies, meaning convictions could carry prison time depending on unique factors like prior criminal history and severity of the offense.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Prison time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prison%20time. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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