论量刑程序证明模式的选择

量刑事实作为案件事实的重要组成部分,其能否得到全面、准确的调查,取决于量刑证据的适用。要确定量刑程序适用的证据规则,首先要确定量刑事实应该采用的证明模式,证明模式的选择事关量刑裁判的公正性、科学性,是量刑程序进一步改革所面临的实践难题,也是不可回避的重要理论课题。对法定量刑事实采用严格证明模式,对酌定量刑事实采用自由证明模式,符合法律的现行规定,有利于刑罚目的的实现,有利于维护法律的权威。

On the Proof Mode of the Sentencing Procedure

As important component of the case facts,whether the sentencing facts are investigated comprehensively and accurately,depends on the application of sentencing evidences.To set the rules of evidence applied to sentencing procedure,it shall set the proof mode of sentencing facts first.The choice of proof mode concerns the fairness and accuracy of sentencing judgment,which is the practical challenge to further reform of the sentencing procedure,also as an unavoidable significant theoretical issue.To verify the statutory sentencing facts by regulated proof and the discretionary sentencing facts by free mode,which meets with law,promotes purpose of punishment,maintains authority of law.