Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and the Yahoo Answers website is now in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.

? asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 2 weeks ago

In USA Why can’t we set a maximum sentence 2 weeks in jail no matter what crime committed ?

What we can do is if you do something severe and plead guilty you get 2 weeks in jail maximum then you’re released 

If you plead not guilty you get bail set $52 bond composite and await trial if you are convicted you get 14 days prison 

8 Answers

Relevance
  • Foofa
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    'Cause we don't want serial killers walking around our streets. 

  • ?
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    Mostly because of the Constitution, and also because that idea is stupid.  That would actually encourage crime.  Murder someone, do two weeks, move on.  Sounds....not smart.

  • 2 weeks ago

    There is nothing preventing the law makers of doing so, but in their wisdom they realize that lowering punishments and the ease of paying bail would end civilized society.

  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago

    What do you think would happen when someone commits a murder knowing the punishment is only "two weeks in jail?"

  • 2 weeks ago

    oh, good -- so then I could murder the rapist and only serve 14 days -- that'll work real well -- after that, the proverbial Hatfields and McCoys feud will look like it was child's play

  • 2 weeks ago

    Is there, at any point in this 2-week maximum sentence, an execution involved?  

    You didn't say.  

  • 2 weeks ago

    That is is too excessive according to some Democrats.

    They want no bail and no jail 

  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago

    Cons say if a black man passes a counterfeit bill he needs to be publicly choked dead.

Still have questions? Get your answers by asking now.