Sentence examples for asking for prison from inspiring English sources

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Prosecutors are asking for prison sentences ranging between 15 and 35 years for the accused.

Prosecutors were asking for prison time, while Mr. Cohen sent the judge letters from people who knew Mr. Caceres personally, asking for mercy.

In the end, the prosecution decided to forgo asking for prison time, and the court sentenced Pavlensky to a half-million-ruble fine (roughly eight thousand dollars).

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The prosecution had asked for prison (Ravi faced a maximum of ten years), partly on the grounds that Ravi had shown no remorse.

Mr. Faneuil, who will not serve any time in prison, could have been sentenced to up to one year in jail, but prosecutors did not ask for prison time.

With the sentencing of Bernard L. Madoff only a week away, Judge Denny Chin received a letter from Mr. Madoff's lawyer asking for a prison term substantially below the 150-year maximum.

Ms. Corey said she was not asking for life in prison, but seeking a "middle ground".

The paper's mailbag - what Bowers describes as its "heart and soul" - receives 200-300 letters and legal queries every month, many asking for clarification on prison rules.

McDonnell's defense attorneys asked for no prison time.

The prosecutor had asked for suspended prison sentences.

Would he dare to ask for the prison gate to be opened for him?

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