Only the Judge Has the Legal Authority to Send a Guilty

question 85

True/False

Only the judge has the legal authority to send a guilty person to prison or to grant probation.

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Definitions:

Bankruptcy Petition

A formal request filed by an individual or business entity declaring inability to pay outstanding debts, seeking relief through bankruptcy court.

Stale Check

A check that is more than 90 days past the date on its face; banks do not owe a duty to their customers to pay any such checks more than six months past the dates on their face.

Good Faith

Good faith refers to an honest intention to act without taking an unfair advantage over another party, often emphasized in contractual agreements and negotiations.

Six Months

A period of time equivalent to half a year or approximately 182 to 183 days.