Phrases with «sentencing phase»

The phrase "sentencing phase" refers to the part of a legal process where a judge determines the punishment for a person who has been found guilty of a crime. It is the stage where the judge considers a variety of factors, such as the severity of the offense and the defendant's background, to decide the appropriate sentence. Full definition

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Sentences with «sentencing phase»

Jessica Givens with The Cochran Firm Dothan talks about Alabama's death penalty and the role a jury plays in sentencing phase of a case. (cochranfirmdothan.com)
Retained at sentencing phase and obtained a 20 - level downward departure under federal sentencing guidelines (from a substantial sentence of incarceration to a 60 - day sentence at a halfway house and probation) for an individual who pled guilty to federal money - laundering conspiracy for misuse of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utility Service funds. (thompsonhine.com)
«The sentencing phase is going to be fascinating,» J. Reid Meloy, a San Diego psychologist and longtime criminal consultant, told the Boston Herald. (businessinsider.com)
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Phrases with «sentencing phase»

Sentences with «sentencing phase»

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