What is Sentence (law)?
In [[criminal law]], a '''sentence''' forms the final act of a [[judge]]-ruled [[criminal procedure]]. The sentence generally involves a decree of [[prison|imprisonment]], a [[fine]] and/or other [[punishment]]s against a [[defendant]] [[conviction|convicted]] (found guilty) of a [[crime]]. For example, a man could be given a life sentence for murder. {{stub}} [[category:Trials]] [[Category:Criminal justice]] [[de:Urteil]]