Accordingly, when the trial court imposes a sentence of unconditional discharge, the defendant is released without imprisonment, probation supervision or conditions. A sentence of unconditional ...

Republicans used to criticize courts for “legislating from the bench,” and Chief Justice John Roberts claimed at his confirmation hearing that courts should just call balls and strikes.

And the sentencing came 10 days before his inauguration ... Trump’s no-penalty sentence, called an unconditional discharge, is rare for felony convictions. The judge said that he had to respect ...