1.   He argued that nonviolent drug offenders should receive shorter sentences.

2.   But most first-time offenders received only probation.

3.   Forgiveness does not mean that the offender is receiving a favor, he said.

4.   In addition, many law enforcement officials have linked a number of youth suicides in adult detention centers to the abuse youth offenders receive from adult inmates.

5.   Kansas officials say committed sex offenders are now receiving treatment.

6.   Non-violent marijuana offenders often receive longer prison sentences than those who commit violent crimes.

7.   Offenders received severe glarings from their neighbors.

8.   A first-time offender could receive jail time on an assault conviction, however Canadian judges have discretion in such sentences.

9.   In Canada, it is rare for a first-time offender to receive jail time on an assault conviction.

10.   Offenders also would receive notice of a fine.