stiff sentence

Examples (10)

• The judge handed down a stiff sentence to the repeat offender.
• He is facing a stiff sentence if convicted of armed robbery.
• The community welcomed the stiff sentence as a deterrent to future crimes.
• Despite his clean record, he received a surprisingly stiff sentence.
• Lawyers argued that such a stiff sentence was disproportionate to the crime.
• The new legislation ensures a stiff sentence for drug trafficking.
• She is currently appealing the stiff sentence imposed by the lower court.
• The magistrate warned that any further violations would result in a stiff sentence.
• White-collar criminals rarely receive such a stiff sentence in this jurisdiction.
• After the long trial, the defendant was prepared for a stiff sentence.