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Simple English definitions for legal terms

presentence hearing

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A quick definition of presentence hearing:

A presentence hearing is a meeting where a judge or jury looks at all the important information about a person who has been found guilty of a crime before deciding what punishment they should receive. This meeting is also called a sentencing hearing.

A more thorough explanation:

A presentence hearing is a legal proceeding where a judge or jury reviews all the relevant information about a convicted criminal and the related offense before deciding on a sentence. This hearing is also known as a sentencing hearing.

During a presentence hearing, the judge or jury may consider various factors such as the severity of the crime, the defendant's criminal history, and any mitigating or aggravating circumstances. The purpose of the hearing is to ensure that the sentence imposed is fair and just.

John has been convicted of robbery. Before the judge decides on his sentence, a presentence hearing is held. During the hearing, the judge reviews John's criminal history, the details of the robbery, and any other relevant information. The judge may also hear from witnesses or victims. Based on all the information presented, the judge decides on an appropriate sentence for John.

Another example could be a DUI case where the judge reviews the defendant's blood alcohol level, driving record, and any previous DUI convictions before deciding on a sentence.

These examples illustrate how a presentence hearing is a crucial step in the criminal justice system to ensure that the sentence imposed is fair and just based on all the relevant information.

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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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Nice! @Macaque
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@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
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@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
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Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
Minus those random R decisions from UMN yesterday though right? I wonder what happened there. I don’t think I’ve seen a school start the season out with anything but As on here
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