Sentence examples for lower sentence from inspiring English sources

He said that Miller will likely face a much lower sentence than the five-year maximum.

White received a two-year ban but declined an opportunity to appeal for a lower sentence.

Many thought his decision to co-operate with judicial authorities would result in a lower sentence.

Mr. Blakely had a right to the lower sentence but for the judge's intervention, Justice Scalia said.

But because the latter charge often can't be proved effectively because of poor legislation, the criminal gets the lower sentence".

However, defence lawyers had argued that W should be convicted only of setting off an explosion and given a much lower sentence.

Those who rolled a one gave lower sentences than those who rolled a six.

"If we start to see lower sentences, then the public reaction could be a bitter letdown".

Federal sentencing guidelines authorize the government to request substantially lower sentences when the defendant has provided significant assistance to authorities.

Federal sentencing guidelines virtually guarantee lower sentences for defendants who plead guilty rather than go to trial.

If, as expected, the review goes ahead and recommends lower sentences, the commission could theoretically be overruled by Congress.