Sentence examples for heavier sentences from inspiring English sources

Prosecutors have used it as a sword, seeking heavier sentences for a hate crime.

The letter said they were warned that if they hired independent lawyers they would be given heavier sentences.

Serious offences such as murder are tried by juries in crown courts, which have powers to hand down heavier sentences.

Mr Swart is plainly itching for the power to impose much heavier sentences on the "defiers" than their minor technical offences justify under the law as it stands.

But he was sentenced to four and a half years behind bars — a clear sign that the others face even heavier sentences.

There was little emphasis on a qualification of his heavier sentences policy - it was to be administered only 'in appropriate cases'.

One player has received a heavier sentence than Lewis.

Should Max Clifford have received a heavier sentence for maintaining his innocence and "clowning" outside court?

"The fact that he didn't plead guilty probably led to a heavier sentence" Mr. Tong said.

It is only if they traduce or impugn their accusers that they will risk receiving a heavier sentence on conviction.

Under federal sentencing guidelines, prosecutors maintained, Mr. Leung faces about three and a half years in prison, but prosecutors say they will ask for a heavier sentence.