"sentence" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The judge said she agreed with dissident union members who called the proposed sentence too lenient.
- I appeal to you to be merciful and give me a more lenient sentence.
- Why did the prosecutors in each case seek a more lenient sentence?
- In return, the Government said, it may seek a more lenient sentence.
- This offered a more lenient sentence and would allow him to avoid the death penalty.
- Prosecutors said a lenient sentence would set a bad precedent for terrorism cases.
- Since 1988 the Crown has also been able to appeal in certain circumstances against lenient sentences.
- The accomplices were given more lenient sentences for their cooperation.
- "I look forward to talking to the judge and requesting that Peter be given the most lenient possible sentence."
- This would be reflected in a more lenient sentence of 30 months.
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