He could have imposed a sentence of up to 20 years.

A judge later imposed a sentence of 115 years to life.

And you can't impose a sentence without knowing the real value of the information.

It is also the most difficult one in which I have had to impose sentence.

They may impose a sentence of secure or open custody.

Such is the cavalier way in which he imposed sentence.

In imposing a sentence, a judge need not be so closely confined.

The court must always state the reason for imposing a custodial sentence.

Did they want to risk the chance that a judge would have to impose an even lesser sentence than life without parole?

I am required by law to impose a sentence that in my view you don't deserve.