maximum sentence
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maximum
adjective
uk/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/us/ˈmæk.sə.məm/
being the largest amount or number allowed ...
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sentence
noun[C]
uk/ˈsen.təns/us/ˈsen.təns/
a group of words, usually containing a verb, that expresses a thought in the form of a statement, question, instruction, or exclamation and starts with a capital letter ...
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A corresponding group difference was not found formaximumsentencelength scores derived from the spontaneous language sample in the lab situation.
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The scoring ofmaximumsentencelength was based on the mean number of morphemes in the three longest utterances.
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A breach of such an order is a serious matter, and attracts amaximumsentenceof five years' imprisonment.
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There is amaximumsentenceof two years' imprisonment for that.
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There was a recent case in which a judge apologised for only being able to give themaximumsentenceof two years for cruelty.
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It is true that the sheriff is not likely to give themaximumsentence.
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There should be amaximumsentenceof life for the worst offenders.
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Themaximumsentencefor that offence is six months' imprisonment.
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These offences carry amaximumsentenceof three years' imprisonment, an unlimited fine or both.
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Themaximumsentencefor stealing is 10 years.
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If an individual is convicted of handling or receiving stolen goods, themaximumsentenceis 14 years.
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I believe that the offence of violent disorder should carry amaximumsentenceof seven years' imprisonment rather than five years.
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Clause 17 raises themaximumsentenceof detention in a young offender institution from 12 months to 24 months for 15, 16 and 17 year-olds.
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In those circumstances, perhaps, occasionally —rarely—thatmaximumsentencemight have to be awarded.
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This is in addition to amaximumsentenceof three months' imprisonment.
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I fear for the efficacy of this offence before juries if themaximumsentenceof life is retained.
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On conviction, themaximumsentenceavailable to the court for these offences is life imprisonment.
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In 1959, of 75 persons convicted of the offence of manslaughter where amaximumsentenceof life imprisonment applied, 64 were sentenced to imprisonment.
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Many scheduled offences carry amaximumsentenceof life imprisonment and most others carry a lengthy prison term.
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Under these circumstances does he recognise that an offence has been committed which carries amaximumsentenceof life imprisonment?
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