full power of the law

In failing to understand the gravity of justice or the full power of the law, they deserve their humiliated fates.

"The full power of the law must be applied against those who instigate and participate in such abominable crimes and senseless aggression.

'It was a relief to get the uncertainty out of the way,' says Mr Reed, 'but it was also pretty intimidating to have the full power of the law thrown at you.'