Examples of 'lighter sentence' in a sentence

Meaning of "lighter sentence"

lighter sentence: A phrase used to refer to a less severe or less serious punishment or legal outcome compared to the potential alternatives in a criminal case

How to use "lighter sentence" in a sentence

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lighter sentence
He probably got a lighter sentence than he deserves.
It a constitutes a favour in the form of a lighter sentence.
He got a lighter sentence for turning himself in.
His attorneys are arguing for a lighter sentence.
Right to benefit from a lighter sentence or administrative sanction.
He made a deal in return for a lighter sentence.
Benefit of lighter sentence under the new legislation.
Right to benefit from a lighter sentence or.
For a lighter sentence in appeal.
I have used my influence to push for a lighter sentence.
You will get a lighter sentence if you confess.
Giving yourself up leads to a lighter sentence.
Were you promised a lighter sentence if you came over here.
He decided to plead guilty in return for a lighter sentence.
Suggested a lighter sentence for.

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They will come clean in exchange for a lighter sentence.
Get them a lighter sentence.
Helyer wanted to use the opportunity to get a lighter sentence.
Then we are prepared to offer a lighter sentence on the conspiracy charge.
He decides to plead guilty because he knows he will get a lighter sentence.
Chance for a lighter sentence.
Defense lawyers might call psychiatrists to argue for a lighter sentence.
Pushed for a lighter sentence.
And it was right that that young man received a lighter sentence.
You may get a lighter sentence if you plead guilty.
That way you will get a lighter sentence.
Or a lighter sentence.
We could ask for a lighter sentence.
Trust me, the lighter sentence for the charge of inciting the riot is … I incited nothing.
You will get a lighter sentence.
Defense attorneys allege his testimony was fabricated in hopes of receiving a lighter sentence.
You would get a lighter sentence.
The murder was often committed by an adolescent boy because he would receive a lighter sentence.
He will get a lighter sentence.
The defence may present to the court why the accused deserves a lighter sentence.
Sometimes he can get a lighter sentence than for a traffic violation.
Maybe we could help you get a lighter sentence.
Your only hope of a lighter sentence is to plead guilty and behave well in court.
Just admit to it and ask for a lighter sentence.
You will only receive a lighter sentence if you plead guilty and behave well.
We are here looking for a lighter sentence.
Smith could have gotten a lighter sentence by testifying against her mother, but she refused.
Mueller did not recommend a lighter sentence.
Were you promised a lighter sentence if you went on the stand?
Maybe you would have then received a lighter sentence.
To simply grant us a lighter sentence when we see the Governor.
You tell me who they are and it might mean a lighter sentence.
Accordingly, it imposed a lighter sentence on the defendant.
Killed Murray and confessed to a b and e to get a lighter sentence.
The Peruvian justice system often issues a lighter sentence in cases where the suspect confesses.

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