Examples of life imprisonment in a Sentence
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Similar legislation has been considered by states such as Tennessee and West Virginia, the latter stipulating a penalty of 15 years to life imprisonment if the exposure results in death.
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Henry Larweh, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025
In Texas, a first-degree felony conviction can result five years to life imprisonment in addition to fines.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
The defendants each face a maximum sentence of death or life imprisonment if convicted on all charges.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Martinez was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, per the Chieftain.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Henry Larweh, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025
In Texas, a first-degree felony conviction can result five years to life imprisonment in addition to fines.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
The defendants each face a maximum sentence of death or life imprisonment if convicted on all charges.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Martinez was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, per the Chieftain.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Life imprisonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20imprisonment. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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