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A quick definition of allocution:

Allocution: Allocution is when the judge talks directly to the person who has been found guilty of a crime before deciding on their punishment. The judge asks the person if they have anything to say before they are sentenced. The person can say sorry, explain why they did what they did, or ask for a lighter punishment. It's a chance for the person to speak up and try to make things better.

A more thorough explanation:

Allocution is a legal term that refers to the direct conversation between a judge and a defendant who has been found guilty of a crime. This conversation takes place before the judge announces the sentence.

During the allocution, the judge speaks to the defendant and asks if they have anything to say before the sentence is given. The defendant can use this opportunity to express remorse, apologize, or explain their actions in an attempt to receive a less severe sentence.

For example, if a defendant is found guilty of stealing from a store, the judge may ask them if they have anything to say before the sentence is given. The defendant may then apologize for their actions and explain that they were going through a difficult time financially and made a mistake.

Another example could be a defendant found guilty of assault. During the allocution, the defendant may express remorse for their actions and explain that they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the incident.

Overall, allocution is an important part of the criminal justice system as it allows the defendant to have a voice and potentially receive a more lenient sentence.

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Sure, yes! 11:22:24 PST
ClassyPleasantHeron
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I wonder if Berk was updating their system so that they could watch more video.
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They updated it so they could watch my video one trillion times
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Dkk
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@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: well someone got an A so maybe an A
just checked the reddit, apparently it means nothing..
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what time would they release cuz west coast
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I hate that Vanderbilts portal gives no status
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: did you apply YM to Brooklyn?
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I heard if you apply YM at Brooklyn specifically it’s the equivalent of like a 5 LSAT point boost
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^^^^This
13:00
does anyone have any information on lsu? I have only heard of 1 person getting a decision and its driving me insane
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:01
Just info on their YM applications but nothing else
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@BeFree03:
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yeah thats all i am seeing as well. i have literally looked everywhere trying to find at least a time of day for decisions but theres nothing
CuriousPanda2362
13:04
I feel like it’s the calm before the storm
CuriousPanda2362
13:05
Big movement are bound to happen soon but it’s so eerily quiet
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:05
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babycat
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Ehh I think schools will prob release information on their YM applicants first before they even get to RD
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I wouldn’t expect RD applicants to hear anything until after Thanksgiving bc they prioritize YM so heavily
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:06
I heard theyll do that at LSU but not 100% sure
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