This could result in a form of arbitrary punishment by the state, not only before sentencing, but before there was ever even a trial. (slaw.ca)
If the issue is not about witch - hunting or just arbitrary punishment, once you charge him repeatedly over and over, people will see through that and concluded that you are just doing what you're doing to just punish the individual. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
A toddler can unmeaningly heap arbitrary punishment upon a young and impressionable puppy. (ridgebackrescue.org)