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The defendant was found guilty and sentenced to prison.
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The defendant was found guilty and sentenced to prison.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
The defendant was found guilty and sentenced to a lengthy prison term.
Legal Summary
Following the trial, the court delivered a guilty verdict and imposed a prison sentence.
Discussing a Case
The jury's decision resulted in the defendant being found guilty and sent to prison.
Speculating on Outcomes
Given the evidence, it was expected that the defendant would be found guilty and sentenced to prison.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The defendant received a guilty verdict and a prison sentence.
Casual
The defendant was convicted and sent to jail.
Simpler English
The defendant was judged guilty and will go to prison.
Phrases to learn
found guilty
Declared legally responsible for a crime.
sentenced to prison
Given a punishment of imprisonment.