What is the outcome of the sentencing phase of a criminal trial? a. the judge choose a punishment that fits the crime. b. lawyers on each side c on experts and witnesses. c. a court review the case to check for any legal errors. d. jury members decide if the defendant is guilty or innocent.

The correct answer is A) the judge chooses a punishment that fits the crime.

The outcome of the sentencing phase of a criminal trial is "the judge chooses a punishment that fits the crime."

In the United States, after an individual is convicted of a crime, he receives punishment. It could be convicted by plea bargain, guilty plea or the verdict of the jury. After the decision has been made the Judge considers the correct punishment for the type of crime. The Judge can order fines, probation, community service, restitution, jail time or even the death penalty in some states.

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