• Wes4Humanity@lemm.ee
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    10 hours ago

    I believe the jury decides guilt or innocence, but the judge determines the sentence… In most cases

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      5 hours ago

      It depends on the state. Some states have a full second trial with a new jury in order to determine the sentencing.

      Sometimes it’s just a tacked on part of the original verdict.

      And the rest of the time it’s just the Judge who can do almost anything provided the sentence stays within certain parameters.