Sentence examples for stringent sentencing guidelines from inspiring English sources

He also had the misfortune to commit his crime in 2001, as the federal government was adopting new and more stringent sentencing guidelines, and to be caught after they took effect.

Judges have to operate within tight sentencing guidelines.

Sentencing guidelines called for probation only.

"The sentencing guidelines were often quoted.

Federal sentencing guidelines call for a life sentence.

Without sentencing guidelines, sentences for like offenders often varied widely.

The federal sentencing guidelines are dead.

Federal sentencing guidelines called for ten to twelve years.

He received the minimum term under federal sentencing guidelines.

He also said he was not bound by sentencing guidelines.

Sentencing guidelines for it have recently been overhauled.