Sentencing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004479",
  "term": "Sentencing",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The judicial process following a criminal conviction where the court determines the appropriate punishment for the offender. This process involves considering statutory limits, sentencing guidelines, aggravating and mitigating factors, and victim impact statements. The goal is to impose a sentence that is just, proportionate, and serves the interests of justice and public safety.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/sentencing/"
}