• @[email protected]
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    69 hours ago

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

    • @chaogomu
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      34 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.