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First-time non-violent offenders are treated softly under U.S. laws, both small and big fish. A defendant will get even softer treatment if they willingly surr
by boeingUH60 3y ago
First-time non-violent offenders are treated softly under U.S. laws, both small and big fish.
A defendant will get even softer treatment if they willingly surrender themselves and plead guilty, saving law enforcement the effort of a manhunt and prosecutors the stress of an extradition and criminal trial.
Zhao already knew he was going to be indicted because of the subpoenas from the U.S. Justice Department. He retained lawyers to negotiate a deal before finally arriving in the US to plead guilty.
It's just the way it is.
- askonomm 3y agoIf you're poor then a first-time non-violent crime can get you a life sentence in the U.S: https://federalcriminallawcenter.com/2013/01/non-violent-drug-crime-gets-first-time-offender-life-sentence/ https://federalcriminallawcenter.com/2013/01/non-violent-dru... So I figure the "softer" treatment really only applies to those with wealth.
- JumpCrisscross 3y agoDrug crimes are a notable exception because of mandatory minimums.
- Eumenes 3y agomandatory minimums are ignored all the time
- lupusreal 3y ago[dead]