deferred sentence

British

noun

law a sentence that is postponed for a specific period to allow a court to examine the conduct of the offender during the deferment Compare suspended sentence

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deferred sentence

Johnson avoided prison after his 2005 conviction, getting a deferred sentence and probation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025

Lord Harrower deferred sentence for a background report and remanded Dryden in custody.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025

He then deferred sentence for criminal justice social work reports.

From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2025

Kwang Yeong-seok, a lower-ranking officer at the Yongsan station, received a four-month deferred sentence after being found guilty of destroying files under Kim’s instruction.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

He said he received a deferred sentence and the case was ultimately expunged from his record.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2023

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