1.   Serious offences such as murder are tried by juries in crown courts, which have powers to hand down heavier sentences.

2.   The State prosector had demanded heavier sentences but the court judged that the two had not carried out their plan but had only discussed it.

3.   But right-to-die groups saw the fact that he did not receive a heavier sentence as proof that current laws did not adequately reflect contemporary attitudes.

4.   They were convicted of a new charge, straight espionage, which is a lesser crime but in this case carried a heavier sentence.

5.   Prosecutors, dismayed by a suspended sentence given a white farmer who killed a black baby, lost their initial bid Friday to have a heavier sentence imposed.

6.   Police enforcement, greater awareness of road safety and heavier sentences for reckless driving are major contributory factors.

7.   Persistent criminals can expect heavier sentences and prisons will place more emphasis on rehabilitation, he said.

8.   Indonesia will begin handing down heavier sentences to those caught selling the drug Ecstasy, under a new law passed in parliament Monday.

9.   Judge Rungngu said he delivered the heavier sentence because the defendant had earlier denied any wrongdoing.

10.   Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ling Liong Sik said the Cabinet felt a heavier sentence was necessary to act as a deterrent.