Sentence examples for before sentence from inspiring English sources

Mizell asked Trusdale if he had anything to say before sentence was passed.

Mr Alan Paton displayed it in his plea for clemency from the witness box before sentence was passed.

The woman's life was eventually spared, by presidential order, in the final minutes before sentence was to be carried out.

Before sentence could be passed, employees of Dyncorp Corporation based at the Green Zone police station bundled the former minister out of the court and to the US embassy, where, only after lengthy discussion, was he handed back and sentenced to two years.

Before sentence was passed, Joe Clementi, the father of Tyler Clementi, read a statement to the court, saying the impact of what Ravi did had been "severe, shocking and lasting".

The defendant may not even be considered for release until he has served at least 20 years (less the time served before sentence).

Ms. Mitchell declined to speak before sentencing.

Mr. Jefferson said nothing before sentencing.

He waived his right to address the judge before sentencing.

His cooperation "has yielded tremendous results," said prosecutors in a letter to the judge before sentencing.

He was found dead in his prison cell just days before sentencing, after ingesting cyanide.