Sentencing Evidence
/ˈsɛn.tənsɪŋ ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Evidence presented in court to determine the appropriate punishment for a convicted defendant.
The judge considered the sentencing evidence before imposing the final penalty.
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- sentencing evidence
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Commentary
Sentencing evidence typically arises after conviction and includes factors beyond guilt, influencing punishment severity.
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