Sentence examples for terms of imprisonment from inspiring English sources

A Ministry of Justice spokesman said that it could not comment on individual cases that were subject to court proceedings, but that the UK had international agreements permitting British nationals imprisoned overseas to "complete their terms of imprisonment" in the UK.

"It's with no enthusiasm the court sentences young men to significant terms of imprisonment.

And this case shows lengthy terms of imprisonment, not profits, are the real result".

Misdemeanours are often defined as offenses punishable only by fines or by short terms of imprisonment in local jails.

Such offences "by any standard of justice should be punished by terms of imprisonment," Mischin told the ABC.

Young served two terms of imprisonment, for his refusal to accept first military and then industrial conscription.

Measuring strictly in terms of imprisonments, Turkey — a longtime American ally, member of NATO, and showcase Muslim democracy — appears to be the most repressive country in the world.

Measuring strictly in terms of imprisonments, Turkey a longtime American ally, member of NATO, and showcase Muslim democracy appears to be the most repressive country in the world.

But federal prosecutors asked in their own letter for "a lengthy term of imprisonment".

But his first term of imprisonment came under the Weimar government.

The man has been convicted to a substantial term of imprisonment.