prison time

noun

: the time someone spends in prison

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In addition, Caproni said the government’s allegations that some victims were minors meant the brothers faced substantial prison time if convicted. —

Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025 Prosecutors attempted to bring additional charges against Simpkins in 2024, but the charges were resolved with a plea bargain that did not result in additional prison time. —

Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025 The tax crimes carried a maximum sentence of 17 years while the penalty for the gun crimes was capped at 25 years, although typical sentences are less and the judges didn't have to give Hunter Biden any jail or prison time. —

Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025 The decision means Trump will not face prison time, fines, or community service, but the felony convictions will remain on his record. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for prison time