Sentence examples for increased sentence from inspiring English sources

The woman who was jailed for a satirical cartoon of the government may receive an increased sentence.

Under Connecticut's persistent serious felony offender law, a prosecutor can seek an increased sentence if the offender has been convicted and incarcerated for one previous felony.

In the face of the rapid prison growth and increased sentence lengths, such a reduction will not have a large impact on numbers.

"It is even more unusual to use the threat of an increased sentence to compel action by someone other than the defendant".

Only 349 cases resulted in convictions, the BBC reported, and only seven offenders were given an increased sentence with the victim's disability as an aggravating factor.

The New Jersey law was unconstitutional because the judge, not the jury, determined after the defendant's conviction whether the crime had been motivated by bias, a finding that under the hate-crime law then resulted in an increased sentence.

"It is exactly right to have increased sentences.

"Magistrates themselves have lighted on increased sentencing powers … as the answer to their problems.

The justice system will benefit enormously through increased sentencing jurisdiction for magistrates".

In response, the state moved more juveniles into adult courts, increased sentences and eliminated parole for capital crimes.

The government has kept its promises, with reforms including abolishing suspended sentences, tightening up parole, increased sentences, and reducing judicial discretion when sentencing.