Sentence examples for a possible term from inspiring English sources
He faces a possible term of life in prison for crimes against humanity and other crimes.
The drug-trafficking conspiracy charge carries a possible term of up to life in prison and $4 million in fines.
He had faced a possible term of seven to nine years, according to a 2009 government calculation.
He faced a guideline range of 70 to 87 months, for a possible term of more than seven years.
The mayor's office contacted City Council members last week to test the waters for a possible term extension or modification to the term-limits law, which bars the mayor from serving a third consecutive term.
Duch faces a possible term of life in prison for crimes against humanity and other crimes, but the prosecution asked for a reduced sentence of 40 years because of his cooperation and the five years of unlawful detention he served earlier in a military jail.
The charge carried a possible life term, but under the terms of the plea agreement, secret until last week, he will be released after 34 months.
He said he had spoken with Ms. Quinn, who aided him in overturning the city's term limits law, about seeking a possible fourth term.
Hicks faces a possible life term, but prosecutors said in recent days that they probably will not seek a term longer than 20 years.
The civil rights counts carry a possible life term.
