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Impact statements can be used by the prosecution, judge, jury at trial all the way through to the adjudication of the offense.
Do they affect the verdict or sentence? Sure.
The Dallas cop that murdered a young man is a prime example. Texas v. Amber Guyger. She got 10 years on a murder conviction. Eligible for parole in 5 years, and you can bet your arse the parole board will look at the impact statements, if she makes it that long in prison.
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