light penalty

Examples (10)

• The judge handed down a light penalty given the circumstances.
• For a first-time offender, a light penalty is often seen as sufficient.
• Critics argue that such a light penalty does not discourage tax evasion.
• He was surprised to receive such a light penalty for his actions.
• The governing body issued a light penalty to the team for the technical error.
• A light penalty may be appropriate if there was no intent to harm.
• The new regulations suggest a light penalty for minor administrative errors.
• Despite the severity of the incident, the driver got away with a light penalty.
• We were expecting a harsh fine, but we only received a light penalty.
• The law provides for a light penalty in cases of extreme poverty.