California Criminal Lawyers

www.klacriminaldefense.com 619-234-2300 Attorney Kerry L. Armstrong defends Richard Arnold during his murder trial. Contact The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong APLC in San Diego, California for criminal defense representation.

More info at www.shouselaw.com 888.327.4652 CA criminal lawyers explain what happens at a sentencing hearing. Once you have been convicted of a crime in this state, California criminal law provides both the defense and the prosecution an opportunity to be heard with respect to sentencing. This opportunity is what’s known as a sentencing hearing. At a California sentencing hearing, the defense presents mitigating circumstances as to why the punishment and penalties should be minimized. Conversely, the prosecution presents aggravating circumstances to demonstrate why the sentence should be harsh.