• chaogomu@lemmy.world
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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.