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Summary
This legal document argues that victims, specifically Sarah and Elizabeth, have a right under the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) to deliver in-court statements at the sentencing of the defendant, Maxwell. It cites legal precedents and legislative intent to support the importance of these "victim impact statements," asserting they are crucial for ensuring victims are heard and for determining an appropriate punishment based on the harm caused.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Maxwell | Defendant |
Mentioned in the context of their offense conduct and upcoming sentencing.
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| Sarah | Victim |
Mentioned as having the right to deliver an in-court statement at Maxwell's sentencing.
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| Elizabeth | Victim |
Mentioned as having the right to deliver an in-court statement at Maxwell's sentencing.
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| Senator Kyl | Senator |
Quoted regarding the intentions of the CVRA's drafters, specifically about allowing victims to address the court.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| The Court | government agency |
Mentioned as having allowed a victim witness to testify.
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| Ninth Circuit | government agency |
Cited as having reached a conclusion identical to other courts regarding victim statements.
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| U.S. Dist. Court for C.D. Cal. | government agency |
Mentioned in the case citation for Kenna v. U.S. Dist. Court for C.D. Cal.
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Relationships (2)
The document states that Sarah has the right to deliver an in-court statement at Maxwell's sentencing, identifying her as a victim of Maxwell's crime.
Key Quotes (5)
"reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving…sentencing."Source
— 18 U.S.C. § 3771(a)(4)
(A quote from the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) guaranteeing victims' rights.)
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"victim impact statement."Source
— common legal terminology
(The common term for the in-court statement a victim gives.)
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"At a sentencing hearing, the other participants will speak directly to the judge. Read against this backdrop, the CVRA commands that a victim should be treated equally with the defendant, defense counsel, and the prosecutor, rather than turned into a ‘faceless stranger.’"Source
— A court in United States v. Degenhardt
(An explanation from a court on how the CVRA ensures victims are heard and treated equally during sentencing.)
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"the very purpose of this section is to allow the victim to appear personally and directly address the court."Source
— Senator Kyl
(A statement from one of the CVRA's drafters about the intent behind the law.)
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"assessment of the harm caused by the defendant has long been an important factor in determining the appropriate punishment, and victim impact evidence is simply another method of informing the sentencing"Source
— unspecified legal source
(Explaining why victim impact evidence is probative and relevant to sentencing.)
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