Sentences with phrase «substantial prison sentence»

A conviction likely means a substantial prison sentence and thousands of dollars in penalties and fines.

I'm on the road but can't avoid posting on the conviction of six scientists and a government functionary in Italy on criminal charges, with substantial prison sentences handed down, for statements made about earthquake risks not long before a moderate earthquake toppled buildings and killed 308 people in L'Aquila in 2009.

And it creates an unwarranted sentence disparity, since similarly situated defendants are punished with substantial prison sentences...

Not exact matches

Luiz Simmons, a criminal defense lawyer from Montgomery County, proposes a law that would sentence someone to up to three years in prison for killing a person as the result of a «substantial deviation from the standard of care.»

Sentencing is not only stricter, it also carries harsh mandatory minimum prison sentences and substantial fines.

As a result, if you are convicted of a federal offense you will likely be sentenced to time in prison and be required to pay substantial criminal fines.

In short, a conviction for a federal crime can result in a lengthy prison sentence, substantial fines and a permanent criminal record, which will make it hard for you to find a job or rent an apartment.

They know state and federal sentencing guidelines, and they know the punishments you may face if you are convicted — consequences like a jail or prison term, the loss of your driver's license, substantial fines, a criminal record, damage to your reputation and future job prospects, and separation from your loved ones, to name just a few.

If you have been charged with a drug crime in Illinois, you could be facing serious penalties, including a mandatory prison sentence and substantial fines.