Examples of using "Lebenslanger" in a sentence and their english translations:
Tom was sentenced to life in prison.
The murderer was sentenced to life in prison.
The man was given a life sentence.
- Tom was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
- Tom was sentenced to life without parole.
In some countries, the punishment for treason can be life in prison.
The man was given a life sentence.
Galileo was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1633. Because of his age and poor health, he was allowed to serve his imprisonment under house arrest.
If I were asked to choose between execution and life in prison I would, of course, choose the latter. It's better to live somehow than not at all.