Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 12-19.3 – Sentencing Standards
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| § 12-19.3-1 | Legislative purpose |
| § 12-19.3-2 | Adoption of presumptive sentences |
| § 12-19.3-3 | Procedures for sentencing |
| § 12-19.3-4 | Review of sentence |
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 12-19.3 - Sentencing Standards
- 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.
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.