Wisconsin § 972.14 - Statements before sentencing.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 972.14 — Statements before sentencing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 972.14. Statements before sentencing.
972.14(1) (1) In this section: 972.14(1)(ag) (ag) “Crime considered at sentencing” means any crime for which the defendant was convicted and any read-in crime, as defined in s. 973.20 (1g) (b) . 972.14(1)(b) (b) “Victim” has the meaning specified in s. 950.02 (4) . 972.14(2) (2) Before pronouncing sentence, the court shall ask the defendant why sentence should not be pronounced upon him or her and allow the district attorney, defense counsel and defendant an opportunity to make a statement with respect to any matter relevant to the sentence. In addition, if the defendant is under 21 years of age and if the court has not ordered a presentence investigation under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 972.14
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 972.14 cover?
Section 972.14 ("Statements before sentencing.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 972.14?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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