The manual discusses the concept of a sentence as an act of justice in a criminal case and the requirements for it; conditions and procedure for sentencing; issues resolved by the court in the verdict; types of sentences and the grounds for their decision, requirements for the content and form of the sentence. The educational and practical manual is intended for judges, prosecutors, lawyers, students of law universities and faculties. It will also be useful to all readers interested in issues of legal proceedings in criminal cases when considering them in court proceedings.