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.
One suspect was caught outside Ventress Correctional Facility with 31 phones, 13 knives and drugs, while another at Easterling had meth, marijuana and five phones
The two Bibles, containing approximately 23 grams of heroin hidden in the spines, were sealed in packages addressed to inmates in state prisons
The correction officer allegedly tried to bypass security by repeatedly removing layers of clothing, but a search of his vest exposed the hidden contraband
Randy Halprin, 45, was among the inmates who escaped from a Texas prison in Dec. 2000, committing numerous robberies and killing Irving police officer Aubrey Hawkins
Casey White and Vicky White may have planned his escape over the phone, but authorities must listen to each call before making a determination
Al-Damany Kamau committed the execution-style murder of Det. John Sczyrek with the help of a probation officer, who smuggled a handgun into the courthouse
The suspect had been arrested on charges of terroristic threats and acts, willful obstruction of LEOs and simple battery
Sean Timothy O’Brien, who was fired by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 after allegedly kicking a sleeping inmate, pleaded guilty to attempted murder
Thomas Webster’s prison sentence is the longest so far among roughly 250 people who have been punished for their conduct during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021
The judge erred on instructions involving Anthony Harris’ prior criminal history, photos police used in their investigation, and who identified Harris as alleged gunman
James Theodore Highhouse forced inmates seeking his spiritual guidance at Calif. prison to have sex with him
Officials are seeking a 10-year prison sentence for James Theodore Highhouse
“He’s very disappointed that he’s still in prison for a murder he didn’t commit,” Tommy Ward’s attorney said
Lorenzo “Fat Cat” Nichols says the “stress” of more time behind bars is giving him migraines
The former LEO was taken to Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, which houses 266 inmates, both male and female
The man was in court to respond to numerous charges, including second-degree assault
Ninety-one California inmates died while they were awaiting compassionate release between January 2015 and April 2021, according to the nonprofit advocacy group FAMM
James Lanier, 33, was charged in March with sexually assaulting a girl and subsequently confessed to sexual assaults on a total of four children
Robert Blancas, 35, was sentenced in San Francisco federal court for obstructing justice and also for enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity
Last month, the General Assembly passed a budget amendment that excluded those with violent offenses from state’s earned sentence credit program
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane to serve his 2 1/2 years at the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood
Wap told the man “Imma kill you and everybody you with,” and flashed a gun during the Dec. 11 video call about two months after his arrest in the drug case
The attack killed Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and wounded Officer Sino Seng as the two sat in an unmarked vehicle
After touring newly built jails, Cuyahoga County Jail Administrator Ronda Gibson has design ideas to improve inmate processing, housing and CO training areas
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