Sentencing Law
/ˈsɛn.təns.ɪŋ lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the determination, administration, and consequences of criminal sentences.
Sentencing law guides judges in imposing appropriate penalties for convicted offenders.
Forms
- sentencing law
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Commentary
Sentencing law encompasses statutory rules and principles applied by courts to decide sentences following conviction; drafters should note variations across jurisdictions in sentencing frameworks.
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