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Judge Roach had given them an opportunity to consider manslaughter charges, which would have carried a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
As part of his sentence, he was permitted to attend work during the day, whilst spending the night in his prison cell.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Discretion that is “suitably directed and limited” would “ensure … the sentencing authority is apprised of the information relevant to the imposition of sentence and provided with standards to guide its use of that information.”
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
It specified 10 aggravating factors, the presence of which would allow a jury to return a death sentence in the belief that such “guided discretion” would pass constitutional muster.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
The truth of that sentence zings through me, zillions of times stronger than any shin pain.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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