How often you have a Pap smear depends on your age and previous Pap smear results. The latest guidelines from ACOG suggest that: Women in their 20's should have a Pap smear every 3 years. Women in their 30's to 65 years of age should undergo screening every 3-5 years.
criminal law. the branch of law that defines crimes, treats of their nature, and provides for their punishment. A tort tort,in law, the violation of some duty clearly set by law, not by a specific agreement between two parties, as in breach of contract.
Penalty Phase Law and Legal Definition. Penalty phase refers to a part of a trial during which the fact finder determines the punishment that is to be given to the defendant who has been found guilty. It can also refer to the part where the jury votes on what penalty or damages to impose. This is also referred to as sentencing phase.