Motion to Reconsider Sentence
/ˈmoʊʃən tuː ˌriːkənˈsɪdər ˈsɛntəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request filed by a party in a criminal case asking the court to review and potentially alter the sentence previously imposed.
The defendant's attorney filed a motion to reconsider sentence after new mitigating evidence emerged.
Forms
- motion to reconsider sentence
- motion to reconsider sentences
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Commentary
This motion targets the sentence phase post-conviction and is distinct from motions addressing guilt or liability. Drafting should specify grounds such as newly discovered evidence or legal error.
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