At the beginning of sentencing, the prosecutor informs the court of any criminal convictions. If there is, conviction is read out which is then disputed or confirmed by the offender.
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Sentencing process in criminal cases
At the beginning of sentencing, the prosecutor informs the court of any
criminal convictions. If there is, conviction is read out which is then
disputed or confirmed by the offender. The prosecutor will then state the
appropriate sentences for the offences. In doing so, the prosecutor will
highlight the aggravating facts and also look at similar cases in the past to
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2. show the usual sentences for offenders with similar convictions. The
defence counsel, if engaged or the offender may then mitigate and state
reasons as to why a lighter punishment should be imposed. The
prosecutor may reply to the mitigation.
After taking into account all the factors, the court will then decide on the
sentencing for the offender.
Diagram for sentencing process
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