imprisonment

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FPNs of up to £1,000 can be issued in England for fly-tipping, with higher fines and imprisonment among the punishments for offenders convicted in court.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

To the Argentine, the image of the maze inspired a sense of freedom, rather than imprisonment, because it evoked the concept of infinity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The Chinese natives are currently incarcerated at the Ventura County Main Jail and the Todd Road Jail, respectively, and face up to four years’ imprisonment followed by two years of probation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Tarrant's penalty of life imprisonment without parole was the stiffest in New Zealand history.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

She was convicted of multiple charges that triggered a sentence of mandatory life imprisonment without parole.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson