Sentence examples for more lenient sentence from inspiring English sources

Each is promised a more lenient sentence if he defects.

The judge agreed, and issued a more lenient sentence.

But she will most likely receive a more lenient sentence because of her plea.

Mr. Banks's lawyers must try to find mitigating evidence, information that might prompt jurors to consider a more lenient sentence.

On Aug. 10 he got a more lenient sentence than the government had sought, stiffer than the defense had desired.

That friend testified for the prosecution in exchange for a more lenient sentence that includes sensitivity training.

Defense lawyers argued that Mrs. Myers should get a more lenient sentence partly because of poor health.

A judge will decide next month whether to accept the prosecutors' recommendation or give him a more lenient sentence.

Mr. Hulkower also argued that Mr. Nash's testimony was fueled by a desire for a more lenient sentence.

Prosecutors say the provision benefits defendants by letting jurors know that a judge can impose a more lenient sentence.

Was he trying to indicate that his confession was forced out of him, in return for a more lenient sentence?