The phrase "to hear the sentence" means to listen to the decision or punishment that is given by a judge or a court after someone is found guilty of a crime.
Sentences with «to hear the sentence»
«This population can't...» I can't tell you how many times I have heard this sentence come out of an educator's mouth. (edutopia.org)
You've probably already heard the sentence: «Past performance is no guarantee for future results». (budgetlikeasir.com)
You likely hear the sentence «I have so much going on» in daily conversation. (mindbodygreen.com)