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Definition: The right of a defendant to make a personal statement to the judge before sentencing. This is the defendant's opportunity to express remorse, explain circumstances, or ask for leniency.
Category: Court Process · Statute: Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.720 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Allocution in Florida
The right of a defendant to make a personal statement to the judge before sentencing. This is the defendant's opportunity to express remorse, explain circumstances, or ask for leniency.
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