☩ SOTERIAN GLOSSARY ☩

Living Language Lexicon of the Soteria Covenant

Mandatory Minimum (Detail)

A sentence prescribed by statute that the judge must impose — regardless of mitigating circumstances. Criticized for removing judicial discretion and creating disproportionate sentences.

Category: Sentencing & Corrections
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