Sentences with phrase «received jail sentences»

Their owners, Marjorie Knoller and Robert Noelle, received jail sentences for involuntary manslaughter after a long debate on whether the San Francisco courts should treat the attack as a murder.

«With the class «B» offence, Shuaibu could receive a jail sentence anywhere from five to 25 years in jail.

Those trading in endangered animals could receive jail sentences of up to five years, under proposals published today by the Government.

Drivers whose carelessness results in death will not receive jail sentences under new guidelines published today.

Most people found guilty of criminal negligence while operating a motor vehicle receive a jail sentence, whether their actions result in bodily harm or whether they result in death.

Karigar is said to have health problems and may not receive a jail sentence.

This is the first time in Canada that someone has received a jail sentence under the Act.

In some limited circumstances, you may be eligible for legal aid (i.e. if there is a likelihood of a jail sentence or if you have received a jail sentence).

Moreover, drivers who face drunk driving penalties may receive a jail sentence from 24 hours to six months and may have to pay a driving fine of $ 500 for a first conviction.

Not exact matches

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic in January received Momcilo Krajisnik, a wartime Bosnian Serb leader who was released after serving two thirds of a 20 - year jail sentence handed down by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) at The Hague.

In September, Shrem agreed to a forefeiture of $ 950,000 as part of a plea bargain that would provide a jail term of up to 60 months, three years longer than the sentence he received today.

Also he has several run ins with the law Two driving without a license and Several car crashes and received an 18 month suspended jail sentence We don't need that here

He could receive a maximum of five years (no sentencing date has been set), but it's more likely that if Judge Edward Coleman sentences him to any jail time at all, it will be less than a year, which would be served in county jail instead of in a state penitentiary.

Last month Manchester United striker Alexis Sanchez accepted a 16 - month suspended jail sentence for tax fraud in return for avoiding a trial after being accused of using a company based in Malta to receive image rights

Despite government attempts to toughen up sentencing, in 2005 the average sentence for possessing a firearm was 47 months and only two in five offenders received the minimum five - year jail term.

I found numbers from 2004, so I won't make an answer from them; in that year, 29973 adults were sentenced for failing to surrender to bail, of which 3362 received a custodial sentence (i.e. jail).

Vargas made the comment following Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson's March 23 public announcement that he was recommending Liang — who faces up to 15 years prison — receive a no - jail sentence.

The Liberal Democrat MP and former party leader, who sits on the Global Commission on Drugs Policy, called for sweeping changes that would take the control of cannabis out of the hands of criminals, and also ensure that the users of harder drugs receive health treatment rather than jail sentences.

Kuebler also could receive a one - year jail sentence or probation, but District Attorney John Flynn said his office will push for the judge's maximum.

Ghislaine Rondot, Green Hill's executive manager, and Renzo Graziosi, the facility's veterinarian, were each sentenced to 18 months in jail; Green Hill's director, Roberto Bravi, received a 1 - year sentence.

A church leader in Phoenix, Arizona has received a suspended 10 - day jail sentence because his church bells were too noisy.

He avoided jail time, receiving a suspended sentence so he could receive psychological treatment.

Since the creation of the unit, many defendants convicted of animal - related crimes have received sentences that often involve lengthy jail and prison terms.

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

Well, Diaz has just been sentenced for admitting to nearly murdering a man by firing a gun towards his head — and he's received a paltry 4 months in jail.

Moore received a suspended sentence of one year in jail and was fined $ 4,000.

A youth sentence would mean he would have received a maximum six years in jail and a four - year period of supervision.

Often times, the person convicted of a misdemeanor doesn't receive the jail portion of the sentence.

A Toronto criminal defence lawyer may be able to help a client receive a reduced sentence or avoid jail time.

And if the court learns that you skipped court to watch the musical, you may receive a 14 - day jail sentence for contempt of court.

And the quo: The accused receives the benefit of reduced charges, or less jail time or some measure of certainty about the ultimate sentence.

If, based on your circumstances, there is a realistic chance you may receive a sentence of jail time or «house arrest,» we can not assist you.

The legal expert can help you receive reduced penalty charges and a jail sentence.

An attorney will fight to help your child receive the lightest sentence so that they may be able to take advantage of rehabilitation programs rather than spending time in jail.

By Tom Stocker, Partner, Corporate Crime & Investigations, Pinsent Masons LLP Yesterday, two former employees of Edinburgh Council and two directors of a construction company received significant jail sentences for bribery contrary to The Public Bodies Corrupt Practices Act 1889 (the legislation that pre-dates the Bribery Act 2010).

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer Emmet J. Duncan persuaded the Crown that although the Crown position was that Client should receive a SENTENCE of 9 - 12 months of JAIL in a provincial prison (even though Client has no criminal record), the Crown must recognize Client's right to be PRESUMED INNOCENT and Client's right to REASONABLE BAIL.

She agreed and she agreed to allow Client to serve his sentence in the community, meaning that client received NO JAIL TIME for the offences.

As a result, the Crown dropped all charges and Client receives no criminal record and no jail sentence.

In 2008 Client received a ONE YEAR driving prohibition from the Court and was warned that if he was caught driving again during the prohibition he would face an automatic 14 day sentence in jail.

The Truth in Sentencing Act (Bill C - 25) enacted by the Conservative government in October 2009 did away with the notion that an accused person would typically receive two days» credit for each day spent in jail from the presiding judge.

You may have to pay $ 150 to $ 1,500 in fines and could receive a sentence of 15 days in jail.

For instance, in Massachusetts residents can be charged anywhere from $ 500 to $ 5,000 in fines and receive a one - year jail sentence.

Shaun Bridges, the secret service agent twice arrested for theft of Silk Road Bitcoins, has received a further two - year jail sentence for his second offense.

Five students from the University of Manchester who sold more than # 800,000 ($ 1.12 million) worth of drugs on the dark web using Bitcoin have been sentenced and jailed — the ringleader, Basil Assaf, has received 15 years and...

But it was all there in his «MEIN KAMPF», written by Hitler while serving only one year of a five year jail sentence which he had received for his failed effort to overthrow the Bavarian government.

The three former employees who've pled guilty face potential jail terms of five to ten years but could receive probated sentences because of their cooperation in the continuing investigations.