harsh sentence
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- prisonConfinement for offenders
- jailDetention facility
conviction · judge · courtroom · verdict · sentencing · years · incarceration · cruel · unjust · mandatory · draconian · excessive · parole · appeal · gavel · defendant · crime · justice
severity of punishment
harsh sentencesuspended sentence
Postponed jail penalty
slap on the wrist · probation · reduced sentence · community service · time served