Sentencing and Sanctions

What happens if a defendant is convicted?

 The court imposes a sentence, such as probation, jail, prison, or other sanctions.

What is sentencing?

The judicial determination of a punishment for a convicted individual.

What is probation?

A sentence allowing the offender to remain in the community under supervision.

What are intermediate sanctions?

Alternatives to prison or jail, such as fines, house arrest, community service, or electronic monitoring.

What is an appeal?

A request for a higher court to review and possibly overturn a lower court’s decision.

What is capital punishment?

The death penalty imposed for certain crimes.