harsh sentence

Examples (10)

• The judge imposed a harsh sentence on the convicted fraudster.
• Many believe that the defendant received an unfairly harsh sentence.
• Activists protested against what they called a harsh sentence for a minor offense.
• He appealed the harsh sentence, hoping for a reduction in his prison time.
• The new law allows for more harsh sentences for repeat offenders.
• Despite the evidence, some felt the jury's sentence was too harsh.
• Human rights organizations often condemn harsh sentences in certain countries.
• A harsh sentence can sometimes be counterproductive, leading to recidivism.
• The prosecutor argued for the maximum and most harsh sentence possible.
• Nobody expected such a harsh sentence for a first-time offender.