heavy sentence

Examples (10)

• The judge imposed a heavy sentence on the convicted fraudster.
• Many believed that the defendant received a surprisingly heavy sentence.
• Facing a heavy sentence, he decided to cooperate with the police.
• A heavy sentence was given to deter others from committing similar crimes.
• He was prepared for a heavy sentence after admitting his guilt.
• The public demanded a heavy sentence for the heinous crime.
• Despite his age, the court handed down a heavy sentence.
• The lawyer argued that a heavy sentence would not serve justice.
• Such a serious offense typically results in a heavy sentence.
• The possibility of a heavy sentence loomed over the accused.