Rehabilitation Evidence
Definitions
- (n.) Evidence presented to demonstrate a party's efforts to reform or rehabilitate, often used in sentencing or parole hearings.
The defendant submitted rehabilitation evidence to support a reduced sentence.
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- rehabilitation evidence
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Commentary
Often critical in criminal law contexts, this evidence influences judicial discretion regarding sentencing or parole eligibility.
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