A criminal's sentence can be lessened through plea bargaining with prosecutors, demonstrating good behavior in prison to earn early release, or providing substantial assistance in solving other crimes. A judge can also reduce a sentence based on mitigating factors or the defendant's remorse.
Criminology is the study of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system.
Criminals were sometimes used as slaves in various societies as a form of punishment or labor force. This practice was often justified by laws or cultural beliefs that considered criminals to be unworthy of freedom.
Criminals were often used as slaves in ancient civilizations, such as in the Roman Empire and in various African societies. Slavery of criminals was allowed as a form of punishment and to serve as a deterrent to crime. Additionally, in some societies, criminals were sold into slavery as a way to provide restitution to their victims.
The criminals were planning to perpetrate a bank robbery on Thursday.
The Thirteenth Amendment
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Mother kissed the bruise, to lessen the boy's pain.
She wanted to lessen her workload by delegating some tasks to her team.
Lessen the thickness with more water.He decided to lessen the volume.
Predatory criminals seem to view everyone around them as their next victim.
The wind will lessen soon, and we can go back outside. If you lessen the tension on the sewing machine, your stitches will be more even.
Margaret took an aspirin because it could lessen the pain she felt from her broken foot.
Taking breaks throughout the day can help lessen stress and improve productivity.
He fought valiantly against the criminals who attacked him.
Amnesty is a way for past criminals to be forgiven.
Criminals, along with soldiers and commoners, were used to build it.
For some criminals the imposition of obedience to laws is an inconvenience .