reduced sentence
Shortened prison term
A reduced sentence is a prison term shortened from the original judgment, typically as a reward for good behavior, cooperation with authorities, or successful appeal.
Prosecutors may offer a reduced sentence in exchange for testimony: He got a reduced sentence for turning state's witness.
The reduction might also come from a judge reconsidering the case or from changes in sentencing guidelines.
- paroleConditional early release
- clemencyMerciful treatment of offenders
- commutedTraveled regularly to work
- leniencyMildness in punishment
- plea bargainNegotiated criminal case resolution
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- prison sentencesprison term, jail time, life without parole, mandatory minimum, doing time
- sentencingdeath row, probation, mandatory minimum, imprisonment, prison term
- plea dealsplea bargain, plea deal, plea agreement, plea negotiation, guilty plea
reduced sentencemaximum sentence
Longest term a judge can impose
harsh sentence · life sentence · mandatory minimum · death penalty · capital punishment
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