Modèle:SentencingBriefStructure

A sentencing brief is structured as follows:

• Overview
  • Identify the charges, including time, place and section of the code.
  • Identify the issue for sentencing
  • Outline desired result
• Facts
  • Summary of undisputed Facts
  • Summary of anticipated disputed facts, including what witnesses will be provided
  • Enumeration of relevant exhibits
• Positions of Parties
• Principles of Sentencing
  • Objectives to be emphasized in Case
• Applicable Factors
• Prior Cases
• Analysis / Discussion of Case
• Ordonnances auxiliaires
  • Legal Requirements of Order
  • Interpretation of Provisions
• Discussion of Application
• Summary of Party's Position
  • Breakdown of the requested Sentence, including any factual