Do I have a say in the criminal’s punishment?

In about two-thirds of the states, victims are allowed to make oral "victim impact statements" to the judge about how the crime has affected them and what they believe should be the criminal's sentence.

>>What are my rights as a victim?
>>I want to cooperate in the investigation but am being threatened. Am I protected as a witness?
>>Can I get my money back if the criminal is convicted?
>>Do I have a say in the criminal’s punishment?
>>Will I know when the criminal gets out of prison?

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