Split sentence
In
United States law, a split sentence is a sentence under which the defendant serves up to half of his term of imprisonment outside of prison. Martha Stewart received a split sentence.[1]
The
Federal Sentencing Table.[3]
A "reverse split sentence" is one whereby the defendant is sentenced to a term of probation which may be followed by a period of incarceration or, with respect to a felony, into community control. Reverse split sentences are authorized by some states.
A 2021 study, which compared individuals given a split sentence to comparable individuals given to a probation sentence, found that split sentencing increased the risk of future prison admissions and reduced the formal labor market employment among whites who were employed prior to their sentencing.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Harlan J. Protass (March 11, 2008), How To Prosecute Eliot Spitzer
- ^ "Bureau of Prisons Practice of Placing in Community Confinement Certain Offenders Who Have Received Sentences of Imprisonment".
- U.S.S.G. § 5C1.1(2012)
- ISSN 0037-7732.
- ^ "What Is Shock Probation?". wiseGeek.
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