Sentences with phrase «long jail sentences»

These offences also carry potentially long jail sentences, some have mandatory minimums and others have minimums depending on the circumstances of the offence.

Proposed legislation introduced last week in the House of Representatives has set out long jail sentences for gang leaders and gang members who break the law, and lighter sentences for anyone who intentionally hides a gang member or offers him sanctuary from the law.

«The payoff is trivial,» says Frank, meaning that perpetrators seldom receive long jail sentences (or any jail sentences at all).

Finally convicted abusers receive heavy and long jail sentences because it is proven animal abusers may become child abusers.

Changes to the DUI laws include: Higher fines and longer jail sentences based on Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) at time of arrest

Extraordinarily long jail sentences are commonplace.

A new set of laws came into effect in February 2009 that impose higher fines and longer jail sentences for drunk drivers.

«We are deeply concerned by the long jail sentences imposed at a previous hearing on Pastor Victor Bet Tamraz, Amin Afshar Naderi and Hadi Asgari for allegedly «conducting evangelism» and «illegal house church activities», and similar charges.»

Many people are shocked to learn that second degree assault carries such a long jail sentence in spite of it being a misdemeanor.