Sentence examples for lighter sentence from inspiring English sources

That law carries a much lighter sentence.

But Mr. Hu was cooperating with law enforcement in exchange for a lighter sentence.

Private Burnett took a plea deal, confessing to voluntary manslaughter for a lighter sentence.

The presence of a city lawyer in court resulted in a lighter sentence.

But he is expected to receive a much lighter sentence because he cooperated with the authorities.

It was a far lighter sentence than his supporters had feared.

But they said they decided to plead guilty in the hope of getting a lighter sentence.

Under the sentencing guidelines, a lesser loss would require a lighter sentence.

In July 2006, she pleaded guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence.

Monk has pleaded guilty in the case and took the witness stand in the hope of getting a lighter sentence.

She will receive a far lighter sentence — perhaps probation — if she continues to cooperate with the authorities.