Q: What is the sentence for someone charge with conspiracy to sell drugs based on a phone conversation?
A:
What is the degree of your charge?
How much jail time are you facing?
The jail time that a person who pleads guilty to or is convicted of an indictable offense varies based on many factors. Some of the factors are as follows: prior record, the nature of any prior record, and the degree of the current charge. Other factors may apply, so discuss potential incarceration with your attorney in detail. A first degree crime carries a potential penalty of 10-20 years in prison. A second degree crime carries a potential penalty of 5-10 years in prison. An individual convicted of a first or second degree crime will face a presumption of incarceration; this presumption may be overcome in some cases. A person who pleads guilty to or is convicted of a third degree crime may face a jail sentence of 3-5 years. A fourth degree crime may result in a potential penalty of up to 18 months incarceration. There is a presumption of non-custodial sentences on 3rd and 4th degree offenses; that is not a guarantee that a defendant will not face jail time on a third or fourth degree charge. It is obvious that any indictable offense may result in serious consequences.
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