§ 21-6701 Classes of felonies and terms of imprisonment; crimes committed prior to July 1, 1993
§ 21-6702 Authorized disposition; crimes committed prior to July 1, 1993
§ 21-6703 Presentence investigation and report
§ 21-6704 Availability of reports to counsel; exception
§ 21-6705 Criteria for fixing minimum terms
§ 21-6706 Conviction of second and subsequent felonies; exceptions
§ 21-6707 Mandatory imprisonment for crimes involving firearms
§ 21-6708 Presumptive sentence of probation for certain class D or E felons
§ 21-6709 Presumptive sentence of assignment to community correctional services program for certain class D or E felons; aggravating circumstances to be considered
§ 21-6710 Fines; crimes committed prior to July 1, 1993
§ 21-6711 Defendants sentenced to custody of secretary of corrections; judgment form and contents; diagnostic reports to accompany defendant
§ 21-6712 Order transferring custody to corrections
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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes > Chapter 21 > Article 67 - Sentencing; Crimes Committed Prior to July 1, 1993

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Presentence report: A report prepared by a court's probation officer, after a person has been convicted of an offense, summarizing for the court the background information needed to determine the appropriate sentence. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.