prison time

noun

: the time someone spends in prison

Examples of prison time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One reason that prosecutors believe Patten deserves prison time is his criminal record, according to a public section of the submission. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 July 2026

By May 2018, tensions had reached an all-time high when Shawna agreed to a plea deal over the physical altercation and avoided prison time. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

But in an unusual move, Watson’s attorneys are still negotiating with prosecutors to try getting him less prison time. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

In addition to prison time, Rinsch must serve three years of supervised release, forfeit the $11 million and pay $700 in mandatory special assessments, according to Monday’s announcement. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

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