Arrests and Sentencing
Arrests and Sentencing are critical components of the criminal justice system, directly impacting the correctional workforce. This section provides articles that explore the processes, legal standards, and implications of Arrests and Sentencing in various jurisdictions. Understanding how arrests lead to sentencing decisions and how these outcomes affect correctional facilities is essential for professionals in the field. For more insights, see our related resources on Re-Entry and Recidivism.
The Chesterfield County Detention Center escapee fled after a Richland County deputy saw him break into a car; K-9 Kiro successfully tracked the inmate who was then apprehended
Caleb Lee Duerr escaped Plumas County jail after he went through two fenced areas and caught a ride from a person at O’Reilly’s Auto parts store in Quincy
The former COs, who all worked at Riverbend Correctional Facility, were each sentenced to 10 years in prison to be followed by five years on probation
Kowalewski is facing up to 10 more years in prison after pleading guilty to mailing a threatening communication to a U.S. district court judge
Both the bombs exploded and injured those who opened them, but neither victim was the man’s intended target
Murdaugh, 54, has repeatedly denied any role in the deaths
Though Casey White has been charged with Vicky White’s death, the indictment does not say he killed her
Officials and experts discuss safety risk and placement decision for former police officer Derek Chauvin as he begins serving 21 years on federal civil rights charges
The former sheriff’s office employee stole guns, pills, marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine and cash from the agency’s evidence building
The judge, who said she wanted the sentence to send an “unmistakable message,” noted that Maxwell never expressed remorse
The 37-year-old suspect had just been arrested by deputies
Prosecutors portrayed Ricky Dubose as a cunning and calculated killer, one who deserved the ultimate punishment
A jury convicted Ricky Dubose after deliberating for about 90 minutes
Investigators believe day-shift jail staff made an error during the booking process at the downtown jail
Casey White’s attorneys filed a motion asking for the county to state if they intend to pursue the death penalty
The defense portrayed CO Vicky White as being in control of events from the start
Eliahana Cruz Torres, 10, was one of 19 children killed when a gunman opened fire inside Robb Elementary
Ricky Dubose could be executed if convicted in the fatal shooting of Sgts. Christopher Monica and Curtis Billue
Michael Todd Hill was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced in the killing of his 23-year-old girlfriend
During an interview with police, Raul Sotelo told investigators that it was “his intention to kill Officer Mackenzie Malott”
A fourth officer is also expected to be charged in the death
“Teenagers, even those who have committed terrible crimes, have a unique capacity for growth and change,” Gov. Kate Brown said
The bill would prohibit inmates convicted in eight violent crime categories from using good behavior credits to reduce their sentences
Ike Nicholas Souzer, who was taken back into custody Sunday, was released over objections from his family and the DA’s office
Sgt. Ulysses Oliver Jr. pleaded guilty to assaulting the inmates in April 2019
The deadline for written comment is April 13
“If he is released early, he will continue to break the law,” the DA’s office wrote last year in a letter vehemently opposing parole
It’s a theme the former politician is well-suited to promoting, after his stint in prison for corruption crimes
“He got to me,” the now former CO said when questioned by investigators about the contraband
The deputy spent just five months at the sheriff’s office, his first sworn job in Georgia law enforcement
Joshua Roy Smith pleaded guilty to assaulting three detention officers in the 2019 incident
During his sentencing, Smollett loudly maintained his innocence and suggested he could be killed in jail
The brutal attack left the officer temporarily without sight in her right eye
