Sentence examples for tough sentencing from inspiring English sources

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

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

Last week, two senior legal experts warned against tough sentencing for riot-related offences.

In our system there is a place for tough sentencing, a place for leniency and a place for rehabilitation.

But both political parties found prison-building, "tough" sentencing laws and calls to "Just Say No" politically irresistible.

Tough sentencing guidelines wrongfully equate nonviolent people like Rachel Hoffman, Jeremy McLean, and Shelly Hilliard with violent drug traffickers.

Walton is known for his tough sentences.

Life!" to press for a tough sentence.

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

Judge Gleeson is not shy about meting out tough sentences.

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