pre-sentence hearing

pre-sentence hearing
Procedural step prior to sentencing at which a judge may examine the presentence report and all other relevant material before imposing sentence. Sentencing is a "critical stage" of a criminal prosecution requiring assistance of appointed counsel. Mempa v. Rhay, 389 U.S. 128, 88 S.Ct. 254, 19 L.Ed.2d 336.

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