In Sentencing,the Period of Incarceration Is Fixed by the Sentencing

question 62

Short Answer

In sentencing,the period of incarceration is fixed by the sentencing authority.

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Definitions:

Appellate Court

A court that reviews the decisions of lower courts to ensure the law was applied correctly.

Interpretation

The act of determining the meaning or significance of legal texts, statutes, or regulations, often involving analysis by a court or legal authority.

Reverse

To overturn the judgment of a lower court.

Analyzing Cases

This involves the examination of legal cases to understand their implications, including dissecting the arguments, judgments and rationales used by the courts.