加刑 (jiā xíng) — to increase a sentence, to extend a prison term

Definition

Legal term meaning a court increases an existing criminal sentence (longer prison term, heavier penalty). Contrast with 减刑 (jiǎn xíng), which means reducing a sentence.

verb

to increase a sentenceto extend a prison term

Examples

加刑。
Fǎ guān jué dìng duì zhè ge zuì fàn jiā xíng.
The judge decided to increase the sentence for this criminal.
，。
Yīn wèi zhèng jù bù zú, fǎ yuàn méi yǒu gěi tā jiā xíng.
Due to insufficient evidence, the court did not extend his sentence.
，加刑。
Lǜ shī tí chū shàng sù, yāo qiú jiǎn qīng ér fēi jiā xíng.
The lawyer filed an appeal, asking for a reduction rather than an increase in the sentence.

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