Sentence examples for impose a term from inspiring English sources

Judge Chin would impose a term of 150 years on Mr. Madoff, perhaps the most stunning and widely discussed sentencing in the history of American white-collar crime.

Prosecutors and Mr. Ward's lawyer have agreed to recommend a sentence of three years in prison, though the judge can impose a term of up to 10 years.

But Judge Hanophy indicated that he intended to impose a term of one to three years at the Sept. 16 sentencing.

(Reuters) Italy Takes Steps to Curb Power of Central Bank Chief The government of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi failed to impose a term limit on the Bank of Italy Governor Antonio Fazio, left, amid calls for his resignation after taped phone calls showed the central banker may have favored Italian investors over foreign rivals during takeover battles.

For most felonies, the judge imposes a term of incarceration, but many offenders will not serve the full term.

In the end, the judge departed from the guidelines and imposed a term of one year plus one day (a technicality that allows a defendant to be released slightly early for good behavior).

"Imposing a term limit is like saying the American people cannot be trusted to meet the challenge of self-government," Beilenson said on the House floor Tuesday.

I used to wonder about my judge's rationale when he imposed a term that would keep me confined for decades despite my not having had a history of violence or previous incarceration.

A referee cannot impose a jail term but can recommend options like community service.

The sentencing guidelines are only advisory, and federal judges can impose a prison term outside the recommended range.

To Norris, 35, the judge said he would impose a minimum term of 14 years and three months.