Topic: the standard of proof during the sentencing stage is lower … · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 18 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from State v. Grandberry.

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1 State v. Grandberry Anchor
iowa · 2000
green “the standard of proof during the sentencing stage is lower than the standard used during trial.” 10
2 State v. Jose
iowa · 2001
green “a district court may not consider an unproven or unprosecuted offense when sentencing a defendant unless (1) the facts before the court show the defendant committed the offense, or (2) the defendant admits it.” 8

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