Once a jury has found someone guilty, the punishment phase of the trial begins. Put the events below in the correct order that they occur in a trial. 1. The jury decides on punishment. 2. The state and the defense can call witnesses to testify why punishment should be harsh or lenient. 3. The judge instructs the jury about the range of punishments available for this crime. 4. The defendant may testify in his own behalf (plead for a shorter sentence).

a. 1, 2, 3, 4

b. 2, 4, 3, 1

c. 4, 2, 1, ...

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Gerald Robinson

22 November, 09:08

Once a jury has found someone guilty, the punishment phase of the trial begins. Put the events below in the correct order that they occur in a trial. 1. The jury decides on punishment. 2. The state and the defense can call witnesses to testify why punishment should be harsh or lenient. 3. The judge instructs the jury about the range of punishments available for this crime. 4. The defendant may testify in his own behalf (plead for a shorter sentence).

a. 1, 2, 3, 4

b. 2, 4, 3, 1

c. 4, 2, 1, ...

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Esteban Stafford · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer is C where the sequence is 2, 4, 3, 1. First, the state and the defense call witnesses to testify why the punishment should be harsh or lenient. Then, the defendant is given a chance to testify in his own behalf. After, the presiding judge instructs the jury about the punishment. Finally, the punishment should be decided by the jury.