The judge considered all these factors, and despite the serious nature of the offense, agreed to a sentence of 12 months probation, rather than jail time. (nrlawyers.com)
The gendered nature of the offense is considered along with the imperial role of the dominant Judeo - Christian belief structures in curtailing religious deviance and suppressing women's powerful positions in the community as healers, midwives, and holders of holistic herbal and agricultural knowledge. (slaw.ca)
DUI penalties are typically much harsher than speeding ticket penalties, for example, due to the serious nature of the offense. (dmv.com)