Maine statute
15 M.R.S. § 2155 — Factors to be considered by Supreme Judicial Court
Current through First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025)
Part of Chapter 306A: Supreme Judicial Court Sentence Review, Maine Revised Statutes.
Full text of 15 M.R.S. § 2155
Statutory text current through the First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the Maine Revised Statutes from the Revisor of Statutes' official published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Maine and has not been certified by the Secretary of State.
In reviewing a criminal sentence, the Supreme Judicial Court shall consider:
1. Propriety of sentence. The propriety of the sentence, having regard to the nature of the offense, the character of the offender, the protection of the public interest, the effect of the offense on the victim and any other relevant sentencing factors recognized under law; and
2. Manner in which sentence was imposed. The manner in which the sentence was imposed, including the sufficiency and accuracy of the information on which it was based.
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