a judge's reputation for lenience towards first-time criminals
Recent Examples on the WebAnger at the jury’s lenience swept through San Francisco, especially its gay community.—Cathleen Decker, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2023 But other than a legitimate and insurmountable accessibility issue, Swanson says GitHub has no plans for lenience.—WIRED, 11 Aug. 2023 Amid Tucker Carlson’s campaign to whitewash the violent January 6 riots, Collins, who seems to be a benefactor of lenience from the criminal justice system, has also demanded the release of January 6 attackers.—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 8 Mar. 2023 Any lenience by the White House toward Maduro, even if it’s driven by a desire to crack down on Putin, could undercut Biden’s messaging about the existential threat that autocracies present to democracies.—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2022 Musk may defend his lenience toward hatefulness as a victory for free speech, but the question is: Free speech for whom?—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2022 But Jones’ lawyers said their client has already learned his lesson, and asked for lenience.—Jim Vertuno, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2022 But Jones' lawyers said their client has already learned his lesson, and asked for lenience.—Jim Vertuno, ajc, 5 Aug. 2022
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