In ancient Persia, failure to respond to the King's summons meant a sentence of death.

The government estimates that it could mean a sentence of zero to six months in prison for Mr. Lay.

He knew that failure to please his unknown employer might mean a sentence of death for himself.

Every criminal who commits a crime with a gun must be assured that its mere use means a mandatory sentence of not less than five years.

However, your diagnosis doesn't mean a lifelong sentence of insulin treatment.

Mr. Fama could be convicted on only one count, and a conviction would mean a sentence of 25 years to life.

A confession, after all, means either freedom or a light sentence.

He said he hoped a plea agreement would mean a light sentence.

Mr. Carey has been indicted on seven counts, and conviction could mean a sentence of up to 35 years in prison.

A first-degree-murder conviction would have meant a mandatory sentence of life without parole.