Sentence examples for stern sentence from inspiring English sources

In advocating for a stern sentence, prosecutors stressed Sterling's motives and the damage his leaks did to one of the CIA's few mechanisms to deter Iran's nuclear ambitions.

But Mr. Hynes said yesterday that the relatively stern sentence reflected the fact that there had been no easing of the punishment in exchange for information.

"But I don't think everyone was expecting such stern sentences".

These laws were conceived as a way to provide consistent, stern sentences for all offenders who commit the same crime.

But Justice Fisch, who is known around the Bronx courthouse as someone who imposes stern sentences, pointed out yesterday that judges are also given the discretion to declare someone a persistent felon regardless of how old his prior convictions are.

Justice Whealy – experienced in overseeing terrorism trials – made this point in stating that: there is some danger that the imposition of stern sentences, no matter that it may be completely justified, has the capacity to inflame resentment and may encourage young Muslim men into an extremist position.

In an interview in his office, Mr. Hynes noted that in 1998 he had deferred to the federal prosecutors in the prosecution of the officers because he believed that federal charges would lead to a sterner sentence.

On the bench, he became known for a stern hand in sentencing and a sharp wit in making sure everyone knew who was boss.

Steenkamp's family have previously said they do not think the sentence was stern enough.

Who was keeping tabs on these boys who were bringing drugs back and taking money there?" Despite his stern words, Judge Glasser sentenced Mr. Levita, who pleaded guilty in December to drug trafficking, to only 30 months in a government-run boot camp.

With a few terse, stern and prescient remarks, he sentenced the sheik, Omar Abdel Rahman, to life in prison.