

If the terms of the probation are violated then they will go back and serve the remaining 11 months of the sentence. However, the court will put that person on probation for a period of time. This means the person will only have to serve 30 days out of the one year sentence. If the max penalty for a DWI is one year, the judge can impose a one year sentence but suspend all but 30 days. ExampleĪ common example of a suspended sentence is when someone is charged with a DWI. A suspended sentence is an opportunity for a judge to impose a sentence but not make the person serve that full amount of time. During criminal cases, often times a judge will impose a suspended sentence.
