Sentence examples for fits the crime from inspiring English sources

That fits the crime, don't it?

To put it mildly, the punishment hardly fits the crime.

Patel is not sure what punishment fits the crime.

The punishment fits the crime: to be deprived of all lust for life.

But there is a charge that fits the crime Nader is accused of: criminal abortion.

The punishment, a further bout of public humiliation, fits the crime.

What's more important, consistency or ensuring that the punishment fits the crime?

This is the meaning of "proportionality": you set a punishment that fits the crime.

"I just don't believe the punishment fits the crime," she said to applause.

When the punishment fits the crime, retribution is achieved, and anger is sated; it softens.

The legislation will also be reviewed to ensure that the punishment fits the crime.