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The penalties for a conviction may include prison time, large fines, driver’s license revocation, and more.
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Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2026
Due to the new charge, Le's sentence was heavily weighted toward probation rather than prison time, the outlet reported.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Those players were found guilty of tax evasion but avoided prison time thanks to a provision that allows a judge to waive sentences under two years in length for first-time offenders.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
That man is currently serving prison time.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 18 May 2026
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Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2026
Due to the new charge, Le's sentence was heavily weighted toward probation rather than prison time, the outlet reported.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Those players were found guilty of tax evasion but avoided prison time thanks to a provision that allows a judge to waive sentences under two years in length for first-time offenders.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
That man is currently serving prison time.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for prison time
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“Prison time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prison%20time. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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