So convicted rapists continue to get off easy, with minimal sentences that are often reduced during plea bargaining.

While local human rights activists expressed disappointment in the minimal sentences, no riots occurred.

It may also be shortened by verb phrase ellipsis; a minimal conditional sentence could therefore be something like "Would you?"

The reason for this minimal sentence was that he had allegedly admitted to all charges and expressed sincere regret and renounced his "irredentist" research.

"Most defendants admit their guilt and want an attorney to negotiate a very minimal sentence," he continued.

A minimal sentence consists of a predicate.

After their trial and conviction, the Hares received the minimal sentence for manslaughter.

If the two were convicted in France, they would face a minimal sentence, with a maximum of 10 years as opposed to 14 years in Israel.

Irrational mandatory minimal sentences have caused a great deal of harm.

You can hit someone with a car and get a minimal sentence.