penalty phase
noun1
The portion of some criminal trials that occurs after a guilty verdict has been rendered, in which the punishment for the crime is decided.
- Related terms
- sentencing hearing
noun
The portion of some criminal trials that occurs after a guilty verdict has been rendered, in which the punishment for the crime is decided.
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