Sentence examples for basis for leniency from inspiring English sources

The second part of the sentencing process, which just ended Monday, focused on mitigating factors, and whether they might serve as a basis for leniency for the failed neuroscience student.

According to the Hong Kong newspaper, General Ji's mother pleaded with officials to spare her son from the death penalty, and in court his attorney argued for leniency on the basis of his public service.

It was a plea for leniency.

He asked for leniency, vowing to change.

I'm not asking for leniency".

| Rajat K. Gupta fights for leniency after insider-trading conviction.

Now, they have much less scope for leniency.

Some came to the sentencing hearing to plead for leniency.

He had earlier written to Judge Patterson, asking for leniency.

Her state-appointed defense lawyers asked for leniency.

Billy Martin, Vick's lead lawyer, asked for leniency in the sentencing.