deferred sentence
[/dɪˈfɜːrd ˈsentəns/]
nounpl: deferred sentences
sentença suspensa
1. A court decision in which a judge postpones the pronouncement or execution of a sentence, typically conditional upon the defendant's behavior or completion of probation
The judge granted him a deferred sentence, meaning he would avoid jail time if he completed community service.
O juiz concedeu-lhe uma sentença suspensa, o que significa que ele evitaria cadeia se completasse o serviço comunitário.
2. A sentence that is held in abeyance pending successful completion of conditions such as probation or rehabilitation programs
Under the deferred sentence agreement, the charges would be dismissed if the defendant stayed out of trouble for two years.
Sob o acordo de sentença suspensa, as acusações seriam retiradas se o acusado ficasse fora de problemas por dois anos.
In Brazilian criminal justice, a deferred sentence (sentença suspensa) is a significant aspect of the penal system and is often used as an alternative to incarceration for first-time offenders or non-violent crimes. The conditions typically include probation periods and behavioral requirements. In the United States, particularly in states like Texas and Oklahoma, 'deferred adjudication' is similar but has distinct procedural differences, allowing for case dismissal upon successful completion.
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