BBCNEWS BBC News December 30, 2021 00:20:00
Of the evidence, this verdict shouldn't stand," asking the court to overturn the verdict. those are largely unsuccessful motions, but every defendant has the right to make those motions and they do make those motions. then there's sentencing. before the sentencing, a report called the presentence report is prepared. that's prepared by the probation department, which is an arm of the court. then the court sentences the defendant, taking into account what is in the presentence report, taking into account the submissions by the government and the defence. let's justjump on that sentencing issue, ...