Sentence examples for tough sentences from inspiring English sources

Walton is known for his tough sentences.

Judge Gleeson is not shy about meting out tough sentences.

Prosecutors hailed the tough sentences as a breakthrough in punishing corporate crime.

So the tough sentences recommended in the laws of many European countries are seldom handed out.

Nonetheless, Professor Wilson generally supports tough sentences, not for reasons of deterrence, but for retribution.

When the crime rate falls, tough sentences are hailed as the cause, even when demography or other factors may matter more; when the rate rises tough sentences are demanded to solve the problem.

Life!" to press for a tough sentence.

Mr. Levine sent the judge a letter urging a tough sentence.

And the link between tough sentencing and crime rates is not absolute.

Mr. Spellman's lawyer, Peter E. Brill, said after the hearing that he had received a "tough sentence".

Some portion of the decline is attributable to tough sentencing and release policies.