Sentence examples for power in sentencing from inspiring English sources

There are, however, good reasons to wonder about prosecutorial power in sentencing, since prosecutors are not responsible for seeking fair sentences.

Since federal mandatory minimum sentences were enacted in 1986 and prosecutors began to "run our federal criminal justice system," as the judge said, much of the debate has focused on the reduction of judges' power in sentencing.

He sided with the judiciary in its 1996 battle with the then Home Secretary, Michael Howard, over the restriction of judicial powers in sentencing serious offenders.

Also unclear is whether the decision will give judges more or less power in deciding sentences.

So much power in one sentence.

Gov. David A. Paterson will introduce legislation this week that would roll back the state's tough drug sentencing statues, known as the Rockefeller drug laws, by restoring significant power to judges in sentencing first-time, nonviolent drug offenders, a senior administration official said.

But if history is any guide, judges will continue to use their sentencing power relatively sparingly, specialists in sentencing law said.

He was convicted of abuse of power in 2008 and sentenced in absentia to a prison term of two years.

Mr Thaksin, who served as prime minister from 2001 to 2006, was convicted of abuse of power in 2008 and sentenced in absentia to a prison term of two years.

The casual power in those two sentences almost takes my breath away.

The Supreme Court this week will consider whether to reverse a troubling 2002 decision that allowed judges greater sentencing power in certain circumstances.