Priest facing 30 sex charges Aug 15, 2008
According to a statement tendered by police in opposing bail, Denham was still an ordained priest but had been placed on restricted duties in 2001, precluding him from having contact with children after he received a two-year suspended sentence when he was found guilty in 2000 of two counts of indecent assault. Police told the court that Denham was working for the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart as a librarian in the Chevalier Resources Centre and he was a risk to the community. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Brandner is guilty of terrorizing Aug 14, 2008
Wayne Goter, Brandner's court appointed defense attorney, recommended a suspended sentence with supervised probation. Goter said Brandner had a rough childhood, including physical and sexual abuse, and had been diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder and found to be of borderline intellectual functioning. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
* S Korean president grants amnesty to felon tycoons Aug 13, 2008
Chey received a suspended sentence for irregular business practices, including illicit stock dealing and bookkeeping irregularities involving 1. 5 trillion won (now US$1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Missoula man sentenced for robbing pharmacy Aug 13, 2008
Deschamps warned Raisanen that if he violated the conditions of his probation he would go to prison for the remainder of his 17-year suspended sentence. If I see you in eight years and you haven't learned anything, I'll send you to prison for the remainder of that 17 years, Deschamps said. (Missoulian, MT)
HIV-infected man who had unprotected sex avoids jail sentence Aug 12, 2008
Yesterday Kuoth, 29, received a two-year wholly suspended sentence in the County Court after he pleaded guilty to two counts of recklessly endangering the unwitting 24-year-old woman. He was put on a strict community-based order and told he must undergo treatment and counselling, and abstain from alcohol. (The Age)
Mom sentenced for poisoning daughter (23) Aug 12, 2008
Fagg rejected a request from Grudzinski s defense attorneys for a six-year suspended sentence, instead imposing a sentence of eight years with the state Department of Corrections, with three years suspended. Prosecutors had recommended a sentence of 10 years, with five years suspended. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Sentence suspended in neglect case Aug 12, 2008
The plea agreement by the Cerro Gordo county attorney and Goodale s attorney requested a suspended sentence ... He said a suspended sentence, which will stay on Goodale s record, was more appropriate. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Hooligans caught on CCTV Aug 9, 2008
Hooligans get suspended sentences ... James received a 15-month sentence, suspended for two years, and Walker was given a 12-month suspended sentence ... Dea and Westwood each received eight-month suspended sentences. (BBC News -- UK)
Bail remains at $75,000 for 19-year-old arson suspect Aug 9, 2008
In 2007, Elliott, who uses the alias "Shaun," was sentenced to a four-year suspended sentence in Virginia for threatening to bomb a building and for possession of an explosive device, Nardelli said. He is also wanted in Norfolk, Va. (NJ.com -- Times)
Pitrucha pleads down from felony to misdemeanor, gets suspended sentence Aug 8, 2008
Pitrucha, on suspension from SEs football team, received an 11-month suspended sentence. Pitrucha was originally hit with a felony charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within 2,000 feet of a school, stemming from an April arrest that allegedly broke up a pot-party at an appartment in the 1300 block of North Second Avenue. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
No jail for man who shot at South Bend officer Aug 8, 2008
St. Joseph Superior Judge Roland Chamblee Jr. on Thursday gave Jerome Osborn a two-year suspended sentence and ordered him placed on probation for two years. Authorities say Osborn traded gunfire with two South Bend police officers who were outside his home on March 25, 2007. (WKRC.com, OH)
Natchitoches Families Seek Answers After Police Evidence Allows Killer Out Of Jail Aug 8, 2008
Hamilton was given a suspended sentence of five years probation for each count. Jamal Joseph says more should be done. (KSLA.com, LA)
Stanley Tippett's wife struggles with allegations of abduction ... Aug 8, 2008
In 2005, he was convicted of criminally harassing his 25-year-old neighbour in Barrie and given a suspended sentence. Later that year, he was also convicted of criminal harassment and breaching a court order after he approached a girl with a phony job offer and stalked her. (National Post)
Man won't face death penalty in murder trial Aug 8, 2008
He received a suspended sentence of 15-18 months at that time with 36 months probation. Anderson's next court appearance will be during the Sept. 15 Superior Court administrative session. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Woman with history of forgery jailed after trying to pass a bad check Aug 7, 2008
Already on probation for several other similar convictions dating back to 2003, West was slated to be released from jail Aug. 15 after severing 18 months of a three-year suspended sentence for a May 2007 identity theft charge. West was arrested July 16 after investigators tied her to an April check-cashing scheme, court records show. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Chase suspect released from jail recently Aug 7, 2008
A judge gave Butler a 45-day suspended sentence. But after having spent 24 days in jail awaiting trial, Butler elected to serve out the remaining 21 days rather than accept a year on probation. (News & Observer)
Ex-deputy sentenced for stealing Aug 6, 2008
He said the outcome in the Nevada case against Siepert, with a suspended sentence and probation, didn't work. "We think she should have a structured program - we don't think local jail time would get her to change her ways," Neal said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Activists Jailed Before Games... Aug 3, 2008
Du Daobin, a dissident Internet writer, was ordered back to jail July 24 after a court revoked an earlier suspended sentence just as the probationary period was about to end. Authorities said he had violated terms of the probation by posting comments on the Internet and receiving unauthorized visitors at his Hebei province home. (The Drudge Report)
Woman sentenced for exploiting her mother Aug 2, 2008
(AP) - Authorities say a West Point woman has been given a suspended sentence for exploiting her own mother ... Hood says Decker was given a 4-year suspended sentence and must serve four years on probation. (WREG.com, TN)
Vietnam officials jailed on graft Aug 2, 2008
Former transport ministry official Bui Tien Dung was jailed for 13 years, seven others for up to seven years and one received a suspended sentence ... One received a two-year suspended sentence for gambling. (Yahoo News -- Vietnam)
Turkey: Court Ruling Represents "The End of the Beginning" of Secular-Islamist Tension Aug 1, 2008
If anything, it was more like a suspended sentence. "The AKP has been convicted of committing a crime against secularism by the constitutional court. So the AKP was not acquitted," Murat Yetkin, a commentator for the Radikal newspaper, said July 31. (EurasiaNet.org)
Hostage taker avoids jail Aug 1, 2008
Article By: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:25 A man who held nine Pretoria News advertising personnel hostage in April last year, was on Thursday given a suspended sentence. A condition was that Lionel George submit himself to treatment programmes prescribed by a probation officer and a psychologist. (iAfrica.com)
Vet nets suspended sentence for Huddle House altercation Jul 30, 2008
Commercial Dispatch Online. By Tim PrattDispatch Starkville Bureau Tuesday, July 29, 2008 11:19 AM CDT. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Son charged in slaying of R.I. couple Jul 29, 2008
James Soares pleaded no contest to felony charges and served a three-year suspended sentence and five years probation. Yesterday afternoon, before the younger Soares was charged, cars crowded the driveway next to the family's squat, tan house. (Boston Globe)
Wilson pleads guilty to child endangerment Jul 29, 2008
While an aggravated misdemeanor can bring a 5,000 fine and two years in prison, Wilson most likely will see a suspended sentence and be placed on probation. The court will decide if the probation will run concurrent or consecutively with the probation he was sentenced to in the animal cases. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Former Siemens manager convicted Jul 29, 2008
Reinhard Siekaczek was given a two-year suspended sentence and a 108,000 euro ($170,000; 85,000) fine for his role in illegal payments made by the firm. A number of other ex-Siemens staff are being investigated in a wide-ranging corruption and embezzlement probe. (BBC News -- Europe)
Women, the church, and power Jul 29, 2008
In the roundup on the front page of the same July 23 edition, I learned "A New York priest received a suspended sentence after admitting raping three teenage boys in Boston." In the story, a church spokesman says the priest's worst punishment is that he'll be "restricted to a monastery the rest of his life.". I suggest (sad that this still needs to be said in 2008) that it is crucial that we examine long-held beliefs regarding ownership on positions of political, religious, corporate, or any... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton released from prison Jul 28, 2008
In a separate case, Barton received a four-month suspended sentence last month for beating up former Manchester City teammate Ousmane Dabo in May 2007. Barton, who was capped once by England, was suspended by City and never played for the club again, joining Newcastle in June 2007. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Newcastle to welcome Barton after prison stint Jul 28, 2008
"I told him as long as, from now on, he did things right and started to rebuild the confidence of people around him, I would stick by him.'' Barton was given an additional four-month suspended sentence last month for beating up former Manchester City teammate Ousmane Dabo in May 2007, with the attack so bad that Dabo described himself as looking like the "Elephant Man'' after being hospitalized. Barton was suspended by City and never played for the club again, joining Newcastle in June 2007 for... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
DA to consider death penalty Jul 25, 2008
However, he was not eligible for release because he had been sentenced to four years in prison on a suspended sentence for rape that had been revoked. Authorities blamed the release on paperwork errors and communications breakdowns. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
On the Books (70) Jul 25, 2008
Shane Nisbet, of Butte, was given a three-year suspended sentence Thursday for burglary and forgery charges. He pleaded guilty in March to a felony count of burglary and forgery for unlawfully entering a residence at 1421 W. Gold St. on July 10, 2007, and using a personal check belonging to somebody else. (Montana Standard, MT)
Butte woman could face prison time (84) Jul 25, 2008
She was given a seven-year suspended sentence in January 2005. Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
Police arrest shooting suspect Jul 24, 2008
Brock was arrested in 2005 for failure to appear in court and disorderly conduct; in 2006 for possession of cocaine; and in 2007 for illegal gambling, contempt of court, possession of marijuana and revocation of a suspended sentence. Reader Comments. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
NY priest pleads guilty to raping 3 teenage boys Jul 23, 2008
The Rev. Frank Genevieve nodded as Suffolk Superior Court Judge Charles Spurlock gave him a suspended sentence of eight to 10 years. Genevieve, 52, who was removed from active ministry in 2002, was also put on five years probation and barred from contact with the victims or with children under 16. (Boston Globe)
Esser forced to dismiss 2 cases as result (4) Jul 23, 2008
While Weaver and Montemurro entered pleas in their cases and received deferred and suspended sentences, respectively, charges of possession of a controlled substance against Pierce and Sears have been dismissed because the evidence in their cases are missing, Esser said Tuesday ... He also pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia, for which he was given a one-year suspended sentence, to run concurrent with the felony charge, with unsupervised probation. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Priest Pleads Guilty Jul 23, 2008
A judge sentenced him Tuesday to an 8 to 10 year suspended sentence, and five years probation. Genevieve will have to register as a sex offender, and cannot have contact with his victims or any children under. (FOX23 News, NY)
German Tax-Evasion Case Over Liechtenstein Accounts Finds Defendant Guilty Jul 20, 2008
July 18 (Bloomberg) -- The first suspect charged in Germany's tax-evasion investigation linked to Liechtenstein bank accounts was convicted today and received a two-year suspended sentence. He was also ordered to give 7. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Murder trial is postponed Jul 18, 2008
Haney said, if convicted, Williams is facing an automatic life sentence without the possibility of parole, probation or suspended sentence. The change of the trial date will not impact our case against Mr. Williams, Duhe said. (New Iberia, LA)
* Twin brothers trade places at military installation Jul 17, 2008
Shen Huang-hsiang faces a court-martial, but military prosecutors suggested giving Shen Ming-chin a suspended sentence because he has no criminal record. This story has been viewed 518 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
3-year jail term for ex-Samsung chief Jul 16, 2008
Lee looked grim when appearing in court but smiled as the suspended sentence was passed. "I feel very sorry for causing too much trouble to people," he said. (India Times, India)
Murder trial starts with jury selection Jul 16, 2008
Haney said, if convicted, Williams is facing an automatic life sentence without the possibility of parole, probation or suspended sentence. Copyright. (New Iberia, LA)
Ex-Samsung boss fined for tax evasion Jul 16, 2008
The former chairman of Samsung escaped with a 110 billion won (55 million) fine and a three-year suspended sentence today after being found guilty of tax evasion by a South Korean court. Lee Kun-Hee, who had hidden more than 2 billion of assets, was acquitted on charges of breach of trust and the court decided his crimes did not justify a prison term. (Times Online)
Ex-cop gets five months for child porn Jul 15, 2008
His lawyers had argued for a suspended sentence, saying the ex-cop was seeking counselling and sending him to jail would be "disastrous for his rehabilitation". Hatch was remanded in custody following Tuesday's sentencing hearing pending an expected appeal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hengesteg gets 10-year suspended sentence Jul 15, 2008
The courtroom at the Worth County Courthouse was full as attorneys argued whether Hengesteg should receive a suspended sentence, which would permanently remain on his record, or a deferred judgment, which is removed after a period of time ... In sentencing Hengesteg, Judge Mackey said because of the manner and method of the crime he felt a 10-year suspended sentence and three years probation were more appropriate. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Pats' Faulk pleads no contest to marijuana charge Jul 13, 2008
On Tuesday, Faulk, a Louisiana native and an LSU graduate, received a five-month suspended sentence, one year of supervised probation, 40 hours of community service to be served in the form of anti-drug lectures to students at Lafayette Parish middle and high schools and 20 hours of NFL-approved substance-abuse treatment. Faulk told The (Lafayette) Daily Advertiser the case is behind him and he is "focusing on football and getting ready for the season.". (ESPN -- Football News)
Ghanaian jailed for smuggling 'slave' into the UK Jul 13, 2008
At Isleworth Crown Court today, Judge Jonathan Lowen handed Ernestina a suspended sentence. The couple admitted one count of child trafficking, but denied they have treated her like a slave. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Briton gets 34 years for botched coup Jul 8, 2008
He was fined and given a suspended sentence. Mangue said Mark Thatcher like Mann also needed to face justice in the country he tried to destabilize. (MSNBC -- International)
Mann sentenced for E Guinea plot Jul 8, 2008
Sir Mark, who now lives in southern Spain, was fined and received a suspended sentence in South Africa in 2005 for unknowingly helping to finance the plot. After Mr Mann's verdict, he reiterated to the BBC that he had no direct involvement in the coup. (BBC News -- UK)
Tax plea results in suspended sentence Jul 8, 2008
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Tennessee punter Colquitt pleads guilty to DUI Jul 8, 2008
He also received a suspended sentence of 11 months, 29 days, a $350 fine and court costs, a 24-hour detention in jail and must attend DUI school. After Colquitt's arrest, Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer suspended the second-team All-SEC punter for the first five games of his senior season and revoked his scholarship. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Gamecocks hire UNC's Holbrook Jul 8, 2008
Colquitt, 23, also received a suspended sentence of 11 months, 29 days, a $350 fine and court costs, a 24-hour detention in jail and must attend DUI school. (The Associated Press). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mann sings in E Guinea coup trial Jul 8, 2008
Sir Mark has already been fined and given a suspended sentence in South Africa in connection with the same coup attempt ... In 2005, following a plea bargain, Sir Mark was given a fine and a suspended sentence after admitting to paying for the use of a helicopter. (BBC News -- Africa)
Iceland's Stodir buys 39 pct stake in Baugur Jul 6, 2008
Johannesson, who was chairman of FL Group before resigning, received a three-month suspended sentence. He is still chairman of Baugur, Thorfinnsson said. (Reuters)
Fake priest caught trying to hear confessions in St. Peter's Jul 6, 2008
Last year, Italian news reports said that for the first time the Vatican court system issued a drug conviction, giving a former employee of the Holy See a four-month suspended sentence for possession of cocaine. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Former Austrian bank boss jailed Jul 5, 2008
They received total fines of more than 72m euros, as well as sentences ranging from an 18-month suspended sentence to five years in prison, for a variety of crimes including breach of trust, falsification of accounts, and aiding and abetting a breach of trust. All but one of them said they would appeal against their convictions. (BBC News -- Europe)
Sex with horse results in man's death Jul 5, 2008
Tait pleaded guilty Tuesday and was given a one-year suspended sentence, a $300 fine, and ordered to perform eight hours of community service and have no contact with the neighbors. The prosecutor's office said no animal cruelty charges were filed because there was no evidence of injury to the horses. (Pet-Abuse.com)
80-year-old man arrested while on appeal bond Jul 4, 2008
Pullan also was convicted of first-degree violation of a minor in 1995, for which he received a 10-year suspended sentence. Fort Smith attorney Barry Neal asked that Pullan be released on the appeal bond for a week to 10 days so he can get his affairs in order. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Doctor convicted of issuing unauthorised prescriptions Jul 3, 2008
But he convicted her of an offence and imposed a 12-month wholly suspended sentence. Price is also likely to face a disciplinary hearing in the Health Practitioners Tribunal. (ABC Online)
China jails reporter for U.S. Web site Jul 2, 2008
Sun's wife, He Fang, was also charged but released on a suspended sentence. The couple have a young daughter. (MSNBC -- International)
Barton spared jail after admitting Dabo assault Jul 2, 2008
The 25-year-old Barton was given a four-month suspended sentence on Tuesday. He is currently serving a six-month sentence for assaulting two people outside a McDonald's restaurant in Liverpool. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Chesterfield County Jun 28, 2008
was charged with revocation of suspended sentence and probation on June 16 ... James S. Goodwin, 52, of the 7 block of Poe St., was charged with revocation of a suspended sentence and probation on June 16 ... Martha L. Harper, 44, of the 1400 block of Lenmore St., was charged with revocation of a suspended sentence and probation on June 16. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Former Firefighter Enters Guilty Plea to Lesser Charge Jun 28, 2008
The state had recommended a five-year suspended sentence and 30 days of shock time ... " Judge Williams also cited the victims' approval of the plea and the fact that restitution had been paid to both victims in his decision to accept the plea. Two other men were charged in connection with the fire at the Trade Winds Motel. Jerel Klindworth, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree arson June 17 before Judge Cynthia Eckelkamp. He received a suspended sentence of seven years, with five... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Bismarck man sentenced in sparkler bomb case Jun 28, 2008
Bartlett pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of reckless endangerment and received a suspended sentence. In 2004, Feist was charged with possession of a bomb or explosive device after Andrew Greff detonated a pipe bomb at the "Desert," which blew off Greff's arm. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
HIV man guilty of unsafe sex, may avoid jail Jun 27, 2008
He did indicate that a suspended sentence was appropriate. The woman was not infected with HIV.. (ABC Online)
South Korean Court Overturns Guilty Verdict Lone Star Jun 25, 2008
Yoo, who had been serving a five-year prison term, was freed Tuesday on a suspended sentence of 2 1/2 years for other minor charges, including his refusal to testify at the National Assembly. Lone Star said it was "very gratified" with the verdict. (Law.com)
