Motion for Sentence Reduction
/ˈmoʊʃən fər ˈsɛntəns rɪˈdʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request made to a court to reduce the severity or length of a previously imposed criminal sentence.
The defendant filed a motion for sentence reduction after demonstrating good behavior in prison.
Forms
- motion for sentence reduction
- motions for sentence reduction
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Commentary
Commonly used to seek clemency or correction of sentence based on new facts, changed circumstances, or legal error.
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