Suspended Imposition Sentence (SIS)

A type of sentence where the court imposes a jail or prison term but suspends the sentence and places the defendant on probation instead.
The judge imposed a suspended imposition sentence, allowing the defendant to avoid jail time if they successfully complete probation.
There aren't typically major court cases directly related to SIS, but they are used in various jurisdictions.
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