Sentencing definition

Sentencing means the imposition of a sentence, a fine, or probation in a criminal case. In a ch. 980 case, the term means the entry of an order under s. 980.06.
Sentencing means the imposition of any sanction on a juvenile that could be imposed on an adult convicted of the offense for which the juvenile was convicted or the decision to delay the imposition of such a sanction.
Sentencing means the sentencing phase of a trial: Cases dealing with legalization are not topical.

Examples of Sentencing in a sentence

  • The Sentencing Guidelines to be considered in this case are those in effect at the time of sentencing.

  • Defendant understands that the Sentencing Guidelines are advisory, not mandatory, but that the Court must consider the Guidelines in determining a reasonable sentence.

  • Defendant understands that in imposing sentence the Court will be guided by the United States Sentencing Guidelines.

  • The Sentencing Guidelines do not bind the Court and are advisory in nature.

  • The parties understand, acknowledge and agree that there are no agreements between the parties with respect to any Sentencing Guidelines issues other than those specifically listed in Paragraph 10, and its subsections.

  • Buyer strongly encourages Seller to model its program in accordance with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, applicable guidance from enforcement authorities, and industry best practices.

  • The defendant understands that if the Court accepts his plea of guilty and this plea agreement but subsequently imposes a sentence that is outside the defendant’s applicable Sentencing Guidelines range, or imposes a sentence that the defendant does not expect, like or agree with, he will not be permitted to withdraw his plea of guilty.

  • The defendant acknowledges, understands and agrees that the admissions contained in Paragraph 3 and other portions of this plea agreement will be used for the purpose of determining his guilt and advisory sentencing range under the United States Sentencing Guidelines (“U.S.S.G.”), including the calculation of the defendant’s offense level in accordance with U.S.S.G. § 1B1.3(a)(2).

  • Therefore, he is entitled to a three-level reduction pursuant to § 3E1.1(b) of the Sentencing Guidelines.

  • Buyer strongly encourages Seller to model its program in accordance with the U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines, applicable guidance from enforcement authorities, and industry best practices.


More Definitions of Sentencing

Sentencing means the imposition of a sentence, a fine, or probation in a criminal case.
Sentencing means the pronouncement by a Court of the degree of punishment on a convict in accordance with the law and these Practice Directions.
Sentencing means proceedings for the purposes of imposing a sentence on a convicted person for a sexual offence; 30
Sentencing means the imposition of a sentence, fine, or
Sentencing means, in a felony or misdemeanor case, the imposition of a sentence, fine or probation.…
Sentencing means the oral announcement of the sentence.” Fed. R. Crim P. 35(c).