Wilson v. Commonwealth’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “532.040 Probation and conditional discharge- When a person is convicted of an offense, other than a capital offense, the court, where authorized by KRS Chapter 533, may sentence such person to a period of probation or to a period of conditional discharge as provided in that chapter. A sentence to probation or conditional discharge shall be deemed a tentative one to the extent that it may be altered or revoked in accordance with KRS chapter 533, but for purposes of appeal shall be deemed to be a final judgment of conviction. In any case where the court imposes a sentence of probation or conditional discharge, it may also impose a fine as authorized by KRS chapter 534. KRS 533.010(1) reads: 533.010 Criteria for utilizing chapter- (1) Any person who has been convicted of a crime and who has not been sentenced to death may be sentenced to probation or conditional discharge as provided in this chapter. (2). Before imposition of a sentence of imprisonment the court shall consider the possibility of probation or conditional discharge. After due consideration of the nature and circumstances of the crime and the history, character and condition of the defendant, probation or conditional discharge should be granted unless the court is of the opinion that imprisonment is necessary for protection of the public because: (a) There is substantial risk that during a period of probation or conditional discharge the defendant will commit another crime; or (b) The defendant is in need of correc”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Cole v. Commonwealth