concept   passing sentence
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the United Kingdom, judges or magistrates determine punishment after finding guilt in criminal cases.

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1 pass sentence United Kingdom The judge has the authority to pass a sentence after a criminal trial. 1
2 pass sentence United Kingdom Judge or jury passes a sentence based on evidence and judgment, with the aim of upholding justice and deterring future crime. 1
3 pass sentence United Kingdom Judges have the authority to pass sentences, including imprisonment, in criminal cases. 1
4 passing sentence United Kingdom Often done by a judge in a courtroom after a criminal trial 1
5 passing sentence United Kingdom In court, the judge passes sentence after finding the defendant guilty of a crime. 1
6 passing sentence United Kingdom Done by judges or magistrates in a formal court setting, often involving the imposition of jail time or fines. 1
7 passing sentence United Kingdom Passing sentence involves a judge determining the legal punishment for a convicted individual, such as imprisonment, probation, or fines. 1