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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 15, § 2155

Factors to be considered by Supreme Judicial Court

PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW)

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.

Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.