lenient sentence

Examples (10)

• The judge gave the first-time offender a lenient sentence.
• Public opinion was divided over the lenient sentence handed down yesterday.
• Many victims felt that the lenient sentence was an insult to their suffering.
• His lawyer argued for a lenient sentence due to his cooperation with the police.
• Despite the severity of the crime, he received a surprisingly lenient sentence.
• The prosecutor appealed against the lenient sentence given to the defendant.
• A lenient sentence might not provide enough of a deterrent to others.
• She was relieved to receive such a lenient sentence after the long trial.
• The magistrate was criticized for passing a lenient sentence in the corruption case.
• Because of his young age, the court decided on a lenient sentence.