Sentences with phrase «heavy sentence»

Serious charges carrying heavy sentences such as threatening state security have been used in the past to silence criticism of the government.

The issue for the court was whether convicted defendants in criminal cases which attract mass publicity should receive heavier sentences for loudly protesting their innocence or for behaving for the benefit of paparazzi camped outside court in a way that many may find ridiculous or contemptible.

I am certain there have been many cases in the U.S. history that the court simply and clearly distinguished between free speech and hate speech and has set very heavy sentences for folks who did not care if their words cause harm.

I want very heavy sentences for possession of firearms which would deter people from arming others or carrying guns themselves.»

Some expect Sun to receive life in prison or an even heavier sentence.

To summarize our analysis of sentencing, there is evidence of ideological influence, with judges appointed by Republican Presidents generally imposing heavier sentences when other influences are corrected for.

Among other things, the authors found that «there is evidence of ideological influence, with judges appointed by Republican Presidents generally imposing heavier sentences when other influences are corrected for.

They added that they are concerned with the lack of healthcare available to the men as well as the worry that this is not an isolated incident: «We are aware of several other reported cases in which members of the Christian minority have received heavy sentences after being charged with «threatening national security», either for converting people or for attending house churches,» they said.

(CNN)- A court in southwestern China has given heavy sentences to two ethnic Tibetans convicted of murder for «inciting» people to set themselves of fire, state media reported Thursday.

He is his Father's appointed judge and will be directly responsible for dealing out heavy sentences during his galloping on a white horse during the war of Armageddon.

Judicial proceedings started to increase in the weeks following the attack and attracted heavy sentencing — even imprisonment.

Controversy regarding sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities persisted during the year, as public outrage led to heavier sentences in June for nine Aboriginal men who had initially received suspended sentences or probation for raping a 10 - year - old girl.

Meanwhile, eight Iranian Christians convicted of «action against the national security» and «propaganda against the system» have received heavy sentences, but they are expected to appeal the convictions.

This wasn't due to the increasing number that have been turned into coffee shops, or even heavier sentences, but rather a raft of innovative technologies that made it extremely difficult for «traditional» robbery tactics to work.

Mr Hogan - Howe, whose force is investigating the fatal shooting of 11 - year - old Rhys Jones, called on the judiciary to issue «very heavy sentences» to convicted gun criminals.

He was the most senior official to receive such a heavy sentence since the Cultural Revolution.

Any scams with the stimulus money and we'll recommend a heavy sentence of wind turbine blade lashings.

There will be heavier sentences, including the possibility of life imprisonment where there has been kidnapping and false imprisonment.

Should Max Clifford have received a heavier sentence for maintaining his innocence and «clowning» outside court?

It is only if they traduce or impugn their accusers that they will risk receiving a heavier sentence on conviction.

Domestic violence brings a heavy sentence, so it is important to have the best possible defense.

The charge of creating public mischief in ways that endangered life carries a very heavy sentence.