What does "sentencing" refer to in the CCP?

"Sentencing" in the context of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP) specifically pertains to the determination of punishment for an individual who has been convicted of a crime. This process comes into play after a guilty verdict has been reached and it involves the court assessing the severity of the crime, the circumstances surrounding it, the background of the offender, and any applicable laws or sentencing guidelines. The purpose of sentencing is to impose a fitting and just penalty that serves multiple objectives such as deterrence, rehabilitation, and retribution.

In contrast, appealing a guilty verdict pertains to challenging the outcome of a trial, which is distinct from sentencing itself. The process of jury selection is related to how jurors are chosen to hear a case, rather than the punishment phase. Investigating potential witnesses is part of the pre-trial or trial processes, not related to sentencing. Thus, the focus of sentencing is strictly on defining and imposing the legal consequences for a conviction.