PRESENTENCE HEARING

By SovConn | July 27, 2014

presentence hearing. A proceeding at which a judge or jury receives and examines all relevant information regarding a convicted criminal and the related offense before passing sentence. — Also termed sentencing hearing. [Cases: Sentencing and Punishment 325. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 1480, 1492–1493, 1495, 1779.]

[Blacks Law 8th]

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