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The penalty phase is the part of a trial where the judge or jury decides what punishment a person who has been found guilty of a crime should receive. This is also called the sentencing phase.
The penalty phase is the part of a criminal trial where the judge or jury decides the punishment for a defendant who has been found guilty. This is also known as the sentencing phase.
These examples illustrate how the penalty phase is used to determine the appropriate punishment for a defendant based on the severity of their crime.