Sentencing and Sanctions
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What happens if a defendant is convicted?
The court imposes a sentence, such as probation, jail, prison, or other sanctions.
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What is sentencing?
The judicial determination of a punishment for a convicted individual.
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What is probation?
A sentence allowing the offender to remain in the community under supervision.
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What are intermediate sanctions?
Alternatives to prison or jail, such as fines, house arrest, community service, or electronic monitoring.
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What is an appeal?
A request for a higher court to review and possibly overturn a lower court’s decision.
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What is capital punishment?
The death penalty imposed for certain crimes.
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