In the case of premeditated killing, life imprisonment is the appropriate sentence if a sentence of death is not imposed.

在预谋杀人罪中，如果不用死刑的话，判以无期徒刑是非常合适的量刑。

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Legal experts independent of the case weighed in after the death sentence was handed down.

WSJ: China Rejects Millionaire's Death Sentence

The case focused on Harkins' complaint that if he was extradited, he was at risk of the death penalty or a sentence of life imprisonment without parole.

BBC: Phillip Harkins