excessive sentence

excessive sentence
A sentence for a term in excess of what the law permits as punishment for the particular offense. 21 Am J2d Crim L § 536. A sentence which should be reduced in the exercise of a sound discretion by the court, notwithstanding it is not in excess of the maximum penalty prescribed for the offense of which the defendant was convicted. State v Ross, 55 Or 450, 104 P 596.

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