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While prosecutors argued Hamilton should serve time in jail, District Court Judge Phillip McNulty cited Hamilton’s lack of criminal history, willingness to pay restitution and the lifelong impact of a felony conviction in sentencing her to probation, the DA’s office said in a news release.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
In Spain, those who receive a light prison sentence do not usually serve time unless the offense involves a violent crime or if the defendant is a habitual offender.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Hot New Hip-Hop first reported that 6ix9ine was released from prison on December 12 after having to serve time for violating the terms of his parole.
—Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Bannon won't serve time behind bars under the plea agreement, which was laid out during a hearing in a New York courtroom on Tuesday.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
In Spain, those who receive a light prison sentence do not usually serve time unless the offense involves a violent crime or if the defendant is a habitual offender.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Hot New Hip-Hop first reported that 6ix9ine was released from prison on December 12 after having to serve time for violating the terms of his parole.
—Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Bannon won't serve time behind bars under the plea agreement, which was laid out during a hearing in a New York courtroom on Tuesday.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Serve time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20time. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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