Sentence examples for minimum terms from inspiring English sources

Two of Mr. Davies's co-defendants are pleading guilty, agreeing to five-year minimum terms, to avoid stiffer sentences.

"You don't need to tell judges that murder is a serious offence by setting minimum terms," he said.

Negotiators agreed on a compromise on minimum terms that was short of what US negotiators had sought, people involved in the closed-door talks said.

Two other counts carry mandatory minimum terms of 5 and 30 years, meaning if he is convicted of both, he will face at least 35 years in prison.

The most prominent effect has been in the law courts: limiting the discretion of judges to make the punishment fit the crime, and imposing harsh minimum terms.

"Making a living as an actor is ultimately a function of how often someone works, and that can't be guaranteed by the minimum terms that are set by the SAG contract," said Jesse Hiestand, an alliance spokesman.

He received the minimum term under federal sentencing guidelines.

Orchard asked for the minimum term possible for Philpott.

All bolt-ons available on a one month minimum term.

Yam was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years.

Ulbricht faces up to life in prison and a minimum term of 20 years.