If our justice system works, you as a defendant are given a fair trial with a just verdict and, if you are found guilty, a fair punishment. The Judge decides the sentence, usually based upon a pre-sentence investigation ("PSI") prepared by the York County Probation Department. The PSI is covered here . Plea agreements are covered here. You are entitled to review and correct or add to the PSI.

Sentencing is covered by the Pennsylvania Sentencing Guidelines, which are discussed here . 

You may also make a statement to the court or have your attorney make on on your behalf. You may also argue that there are mitigating factors in your case. Mitigating factors are covered here .

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