"Sentencing practices" refers to the system and methods by which punishments or penalties are determined and given to individuals who have been found guilty of a crime.
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«sentencing»
«practices»
Sentences with «sentencing practices»
- This article provides the first empirical analysis of differential sentencing practices in mental health and traditional criminal courts. (sentencing.typepad.com)
- It seems he is content resting on principle, striking down unconstitutional sentencing practices without thinking about a workable and constitutional solution. (sentencing.typepad.com)
- The Truth in Sentencing Act, S.C. 2009, c. 29 (operative from Feb. 22, 2010), purported to correct the «untruthful» sentencing practice of awarding 2 days reduction in the sentence imposed for each day spent in pre-sentencing custody (PSC), which was awarded in compensation for terrible jail conditions suffered during PSC, and lost eligibility for release on parole. (slaw.ca)
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