For most offenses,a majority of defendants are sentenced either on the day of conviction or the next day.

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This is generally true as most courts will schedule sentencing hearings immediately after the conviction, allowing defendants to be sentenced soon after. However, in some cases, a sentencing hearing may be delayed due to various reasons like scheduling conflicts or the need for a pre-sentence investigation report.

For Most Offenses,a Majority of Defendants Are Sentenced Either on the Day