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VII. Law |
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7.11 Execution of Law |
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Article 311-Sentence |
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Canon 3284 |
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A Sentence is an Order following a valid Verdict, or admission of Culpability at Arraignment which applies a Form of Punishment upon a convicted Person in recognition of their culpability. |
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Canon 3285 |
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A Sentence involving punishment associated with Absolution may only be issued if a plea of guilt and culpability is provided free of duress by the accused at the time of Arraignment The sentence provisions of Absolution can never be made available to a convicted person at the end of a trial. |
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Canon 3286 |
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A Sentence involving punishment associated with Penitence may only be issued if a person is found guilty upon the provision of a valid verdict by trial. The harsher sentence provisions of Penitence can never be made available to a person admitting guilt and culpability at Arraignment |
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Canon 3287 |
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Before a sentence is rendered, the accused found guilty by a jury or finding of fact must be permitted their Adlocution being their third and final opportunity speak to their defense. |
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