Sentences with phrase «significant prison sentences»

With potential penalties that can include fines, court - ordered treatment and significant prison sentences, the counsel you work with can impact your life for years or decades to come.

While not considered violent criminal offenses, credit card fraud and other white collar crimes still carry significant prison sentences and fines.

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The memo, which was circulated to prison governors on November 26th, reads: «The criminal casework directorate (CCD) of the Border and Immigration Agency have confirmed to us that as a rule they have no interest in pursuing foreign national prisoners serving sentences of less than 12 months for deportation unless they have a court recommendation for deportation, are already subject to deportation proceedings, or (in the case of non-EEA nationals) were sentenced to less than 12 months but where the current sentence plus one or two previous sentences within the last five years (taking account of the most significant sentences during the period) total 12 months or more.»

The governor has already taken steps to remove 16 - and 17 - year - old offenders from adult prisons, despite his failure to convince the Legislature to pass a more significant change to sentencing laws.

It would keep children under the age of 18 out of adult prisons, ensure the presence of a parent or guardian during questioning and sentencing and ensure a juvenile will not be imprisoned for breaking parole — given they are not a danger to others — as well as require family support centers and special care for children with significant behavioral health issues.

Despite his ability to decipher Nazi communications and make a significant contribution to the Allies winning World War II, Alan Turing was later arrested for homosexual behavior and was given the choice of a prison sentence or accepting forced hormonal treatments.

The sentence that hit me was «A significant portion of private prison inmates are jailed for only a few crimes — illegal drug use, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration.»

Prop 47 is considered a significant step for criminal justice reform, as it rolls back outdated sentencing guidelines and safely reduces prison population and spending.

In this post from October following their indictment, I highlighted that former campaign officials for Prez Trump, Paul Manifort and Rick Gates, could be facing very significant prison terms in light of the charges and potentially applicable sentencing guidelines.

A conviction under the state's version of the federal RICO statute, known as the New York Enterprise Corruption Law, can result in a sentence of up to 25 years in state prison, not to mention significant fines and asset forfeiture to make restitution.

In fact, a conviction under the New York Enterprise Corruption Law — the state's version of the federal RICO statute, can result in a state prison sentence of up to 25 years, significant fines, asset forfeiture, restitution and more.

Additionally, uninsured drivers who injure or kill other drivers can face significant fines, SR - 22 requirements and prison sentences.

Tough truth - in - sentencing laws in Michigan would prevent many who could use the care from leaving the prison, but there are a few with significant medical needs who could be transferred to a private setting safely, Kaminski says.