When you are in court, you might hear the judge say something called a sentence indication. A sentence indication is when the court tells you what might happen if you plead guilty to the crime you are accused of. The court will say if they would or would not give you a certain type of sentence, like a particular punishment.

The court can give you an idea of the type of sentence you might get, or the type of sentence within a certain range, like a certain amount of time or money. They can also tell you the exact type and amount of sentence you might get, like a specific number of months in prison or a specific fine. This helps you understand what could happen if you plead guilty to the crime.