Sentences with phrase «heavy penalties imposed»

A South African court has sentenced a rhino poacher to 77 years in jail, the heaviest penalty imposed by authorities desperate to halt a wave of poaching that is threatening the population of the endangered animals.

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Nor shall a heavier penalty be imposed than the one that was applicable at the time the penal offense was committed.
The death penalty is imposed, if somebody has committed a very heavy crime.
Seeking to prevent the spiraling budgets and one - team / make domination of both series, JGTC imposed strict limits on power, and heavy weight penalties on race winners in an openly stated objective to keep on - track action close with an emphasis on keeping fans happy.
Unlawful jaywalking is enforced, heavy fines are imposed on people who spit or litter, and the death penalty is mandatory for anyone who traffics drugs into the country.
«We urge legislators to follow through on the government's promise to end this brutal trade as soon as possible and impose heavier penalty on wildlife crime offenders,» WWF Hong Kong's director of conservation Gavin Edwards told The Standard.
In South Carolina the family court will impose a heavy penalty on a spouse who commits adultery.
Writing on behalf of the bench, Justice Sarah Pepall concluded the fine imposed by the Court of Justice was too low and the judge erred by considering similar fines under the Occupational Health & Safety Act instead of the heavier penalties under the Criminal Code.
The Indian Act provision, which imposed slightly heavier penalties than comparable territorial law, was struck down since it denied the accused equality before the law.
Since 401 (k) plans are meant to encourage you to save for retirement, there are heavy tax penalties imposed for early withdrawals (before age 59 1/2).
IRDA has imposed heavy penalty of Rs 15 lakh on the insurer for violation of the regulatory norms during 2008 - 09, 2009 - 10 and 2010 - 11.
In fact, if you are ever caught driving a car without Florida insurance, then you might have to end up in jail or with a heavy penalty, imposed on you.
With regulators imposing heavy penalties on institutions that do not adhere to controls designed to...
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