suspended sentence
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Day was ordered to attend up to 20 rehabilitation days and he will be electronically monitored for four months as part of his suspended sentence.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Let’s hope Judge Chuang dispenses with the Justice Department’s unjust prison demand and issues a suspended sentence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Although prosecutors sought a five-year prison sentence, he was given only a two-year suspended sentence by Justice Jakayra Veras.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
The 16-year-old was given an 18-month suspended sentence.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
"Shorty," the judge spoke very plainly, "if I give you two years' suspended sentence and let you go with Mr. Melville to live on his ranch, will you try to make good?"
From Prince Jan, St. Bernard by Hooker, Forrestine C. (Forrestine Cooper)
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