Sentence examples for given sentencing from inspiring English sources

It said judges need to be given sentencing discretion on a case by case basis.

But it appears to have given sentencing reform a strong shot in the arm.In early January the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC), the agency that sets sentencing policies for federal courts, published proposed changes to sentencing guidelines, one of which would reduce penalties for some drugs charges.

However, the courts have given sentencing judges broad latitude to deny relief if he or she feels that the defendant's case doesn't merit the reduction.

Two accomplices were given sentences of six and eight years.

Twice, he was given sentences of up to 25 years.

All the members were given sentences, some suspended.

They were given sentences ranging from 18 to 30 months in prison.

Those defendants were given sentences ranging from 6 to 30 months in prison.

Judge Rakoff has routinely given sentences well below the guidelines recommendation.

A given sentence reported a fact, the next sentence another fact, and so on.

Of these, 37 were given sentences of less than 12 months.