Refusing any plea deal, after a mistrial and a reversal on appeal, O ' Hara was convicted of a felony in July 1999, sentenced to five years probation, an $ 20, 000 fine, and 1, 500 hours of community service picking up garbage.

Refusing to litigate the case in one trial could result in different outcomes and inconsistent standards of conduct for the defendant corporation.

Refusing to accept this, the rebel soldiers cried for Germanicus as emperor.

Refusing further tribute to the Tatars, Ivan initiated a series of attacks that opened the way for the complete defeat of the declining Golden Horde, now divided into several Khanates and hordes.

Refusing to form a ministry to replace the one he had overthrown, he supported the Right in keeping Freycinet in power in 1886, and was responsible for the inclusion of General Boulanger in the Freycinet cabinet as War Minister.

Refusing to respond to Delcassé's technical questions, Clemenceau resigned after his proposal for the order of the day vote was rejected.

Refusing to be made a tool for the furtherance of Perdiccas ' ambitions, Brasidas wins over the important cities of Acanthus, Stagirus, Amphipolis and Torone as well as a number of minor towns.

Refusing to accept Tiberius, the rebel soldiers cried for Germanicus as emperor.

Refusing to follow his father into ministry, he moved to the Midwest and soon became a successful reporter in Chicago, working for the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily News.

Refusing to return to Paris, Henry III called for an Estates-General at Blois in September of that year.

Refusing to give a bond for his good behaviour, he was sentenced to imprisonment during the king's pleasure, and was kept in confinement in various prisons for eleven years.

Refusing to be made a fool for the furtherance of Perdiccas's ambitions, Brasidas set about the accomplishment of his main object, and, partly by the rapidity and boldness of his movements, partly by his personal charm and the moderation of his demands, succeeded during the course of the winter in winning over the important cities of Acanthus, Stagirus, Amphipolis and Toroni as well as a number of minor towns.

Refusing to wait for Starfleet to investigate the mystery of his daughter's death, Sulu takes the Excelsior to Askalon V to rescue Demora, in direct violation of Starfleet regulations prohibiting starship contact with quarantined planets.

Refusing to train publicly at the Chicago Athletic Club in spite of arrangements having been made for him to do so, he was barred from the club and spent his time either in his hotel room or taking long morning and evening walks along Lake Michigan.

Refusing on principle to stand for reelection in 1823, he served until 1824 when he retired from public life.

Refusing or neglecting to answer the census is punishable by fines of $ 100, for a property or business agent to fail to provide correct names for the census is punishable by fines of $ 500, and for a business agent to provide false answers for the census is punishable by fines of $ 10, 000, pursuant to-224.

Refusing, he was subsequently fired, and wrote in a later Durham Independent article that he was fired " for refusing to have my column vetted by the classified advertising department.

Out of it comes murderous resentment (' Professor Dr. Mitzenleim '), mocking defiance (' Reasons for Refusing to Make a Statement '), ironic futility (' Meditations on Peace ').

Refusing credit for only himself, Enders stressed the collaborative nature of the effort.

Refusing his father's offer of a farm, he accepted instead $ 1, 000 for an education.

" Refusing to submit the draft is considered a criminal offence in most countries where conscription is in effect.

* Refusing food three times before accepting

Refusing to take the advice of the British officers on board to don one of their uniforms and pretend to be one of them, he was captured.

Refusing to " bite the cartridge " was a turn of phrase used by the British in India of Native Indian soldiers ( sepoys ) who had mutinied in 1857.

Refusing to accept his dismissal, Hasan Ali Shah withdrew with his forces to the citadel at Bam.

Refusing to eat, Agrippina was force-fed but later starved herself to death.

Refusing to do this, Njaru five days later found his house encircled by armed soldiers, and escaped to Kumba.

" Refusing to give a literal reading to the state-granted charter of the Southern Pacific Railroad, which specified that the company could " collect and receive such tariffs ... as it may prescribe, Hughes contended that this clause " necessarily implies that the charges shall be reasonable and does not detract from the power of the State ... to prescribe reasonable rates.

Refusing to perform a different song, Dylan walked off the set at dress rehearsal.

Refusing to admit defeat, the Kilaaks produce their trump card, a burning monster they call the Fire Dragon, which begins to torch cities and destroys the control center on Ogasawara.

Refusing the title of a king, Mirwais was called " Prince of Qandahár and General of the national troops " by his Afghan countrymen.

Refusing to risk everything in a major battle, Philip retreated, only to have his rear guard caught at Fréteval on 3 July which turned into a general encounter during which Philip only managed to avoid capture, as his army was put to flight.

Refusing to join other Mugwumps in supporting Grover Cleveland, the Democratic nominee, he debated with his friend Henry Cabot Lodge the pros and cons of staying loyal.

* August 23 – American Revolution: Refusing to even look at the Olive Branch Petition, King George issues a Proclamation of Rebellion against the American colonies.

Refusing another long-term studio contract, Fonda returned to Broadway, wearing his own officer's cap to originate the title role in Mister Roberts, a comedy about the Navy, where Fonda, a junior officer, wages a private war against the captain.

Refusing is therefore " tantamount to suicide ", but suicide is, itself, a crime.

* Refusing to bargain collectively with the representative of the employer's employees.

Refusing to sign a seven-year studio contract, Steiger later turned down the role in the film version in 1955.

Refusing to recognize Irene's reign, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor.

" Refusing to listen to Jeremiah's counsel, Johanan fled to Egypt, taking with him Jeremiah and Baruch, Jeremiah's faithful scribe and servant, and the king's daughters.

Refusing an anaesthetic, Chamberlain had three stitches administered and left hospital the next day, with a black silk scarf characteristically concealing his bandages.