(a) General
(1) Following a finding or verdict of guilty the court shall hold a sentencing hearing and impose sentence without unreasonable delay. Sentencing hearings in violation and misdemeanor cases shall take place immediately following the finding or verdict of guilty unless the court orders otherwise. In felony cases, the sentencing hearing shall be scheduled for a later date unless the court orders otherwise.
(2) At all sentencing hearings the defendant has a right to be represented by retained counsel, and in class A misdemeanor and felony cases, has the right to be represented by appointed counsel if unable to afford counsel. The defendant also has the right to present witnesses and evidence, and to testify with regard to the sentence to be imposed. As provided in