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[What generally happens:] (If accused lost at trial) Judge (or, in Texas, the jury) decides what the punishment should be. Try to minimize punishment. Present any mitigating evidence. [Stage:] 
Sentencing
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Cases | Bennett and Bennett, Houston Criminal-Defense Lawyers
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