Sentence examples for reducing sentences for from inspiring English sources

He has asked Congress to consider reducing sentences for certain crimes.

He specifically mentioned limiting campaign contributions, reducing sentences for drug offenses and doing away with the Board of Regents.

The House approved legislation reducing sentences for drug convictions and eliminating mandatory sentences for many nonviolent crimes.

Earlier in his presidency, Obama signed a law reducing sentences for those convicted of possessing crack cocaine.

This could be done by reducing sentences for nonviolent offenses, ending mandatory minimum sentences and cleaning up drug markets nationally.

We are pleased that the United States Sentencing Commission recently called for reducing sentences for some categories of offenders and has now called for applying the change retroactively.

Obama's efforts to reduce sentences for nonviolent offenders are also restricted by sheer logistics.

And in 2008 and again in 2011, Congress reduced sentences for inmates involved with crack cocaine.

Ms. Martin and Mr. Lelièvre, however, could eventually win reduced sentences for good behavior, a fact that disturbed Jean-Denis Lejeune, Julie's father.

He also introduced a policy to reduce sentences for elderly, nonviolent inmates and find alternatives to prison for nonviolent criminals.

In Obama's eight years in office, Congress has never heeded his calls to reduce sentences for nonviolent offenders.