throw the book at

Etymology
From the metaphor of a large book, containing all the possible laws broken or punishments for a particular crime, being thrown at an offender. Attested since at least 1897.

Verb

 * 1)  To charge with or convict of as many crimes as possible.
 * 2)  To apply the harshest possible punishment to.
 * 1)  To apply the harshest possible punishment to.