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  • adjective Occurring before sentencing.

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pre- +‎ sentencing

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Examples

  • The presentencing report urges the judge to impose the maximum sentence possible – multiple life sentences – in part because it argues Mr. Abdulmutallab would conduct another terrorist attack if he ever got the opportunity.

    U.S. Details Underwear Bomber's Ties to Yemeni al Qaeda Leaders Devlin Barrett 2012

  • Prosecutors in the case filed a presentencing memorandum Friday in which they outlined the evidence against him, based mostly on statements he gave to agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    U.S. Details Underwear Bomber's Ties to Yemeni al Qaeda Leaders Devlin Barrett 2012

  • The 63-year-old Amelia man was released on bond until a presentencing investigation is completed.

    Cincinnati Enquirer - Phony Veteran Exposed 2010

  • Judge Tucker ordered a presentencing investigation and said Ms. LaRose could receive a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $1 million fine, five years of supervised release and $400 in special assessments — although she wouldn't necess arily receive the maximum sentence.

    'Jihad Jane' Pleads Guilty in Terrorism Plot Dinah Wisenberg Brin 2011

  • In a presentencing memo justifying a sentence of hundreds of years for Phillip Garrido, District Attorney Vern Pierson said that Dugard spent the first one-and-a-half years after her kidnapping locked in a backyard shed.

    Jaycee Dugard's kidnapper gets life sentence 2011

  • She is headed to William Street today for a meeting with a parole officer, an interview that will be included in a presentencing report that the judge will take into consideration when deciding if and for how long Karen must spend time in state prison for possession of eleven grams of cocaine.

    Zebratown Greg Donaldson 2010

  • Mullen said Monday she couldn't keep the promise because Simmons showed a "disturbing" lack of remorse and responsibility during presentencing interviews.

    Counselor Accused Of Courthouse Molestation Has Plea Deal Thrown Out AP 2010

  • Mullen said Monday she couldn't keep the promise because Simmons showed a "disturbing" lack of remorse and responsibility during presentencing interviews.

    Counselor Accused Of Courthouse Molestation Has Plea Deal Thrown Out AP 2010

  • He had to post a $1.5 million bond, wear an electronic monitor and generally stay inside his home in Franklin Lakes, N.J. In presentencing memos to the judge, the defense and prosecution painted sharply different portraits of Mr. Kerik.

    Former New York Police Chief Kerik Sentenced to Four Years 2010

  • He had to post a $1.5 million bond, wear an electronic monitor and generally stay inside his home in Franklin Lakes, N.J. In presentencing memos to the judge, the defense and prosecution painted sharply different portraits of Mr. Kerik.

    Former New York Police Chief Kerik Sentenced to Four Years 2010

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