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.
An Old Colony Correctional Facility inmate told a fellow inmate that his wife was a great criminal defense attorney who could negotiate a reduced sentence
In November 2023, the inmate punched an Allen County Jail corrections officer in the mouth, breaking the CO’s tooth
The Los Angeles County DA recommended that Erik and Lyle Menendez receive a new sentence of 50 years to life
Currently, 871 inmates and 89 staff members have COVID-19; protesters asked for the end of transfers between prisons during the pandemic
Michael Conahan, 68, was sent home on a 30-day furlough that could lead to permanent home confinement for the remainder of his sentence
Inmates who have 180 days or fewer left to serve on their sentences will be eligible for expedited parole
There was not enough evidence for a jury to find Desmond Manning guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and to prove he wasn’t acting in self defense
More than 650 inmates were released, but there hasn’t been any confirmed COVID-19 cases at any Hawaii prisons or jails
John Kaleb Gillespie attempted to kill Alabama State Trooper Adam Marsh in November 2018 while trying to elude police after escaping from jail
Christa Redman told police that the protesters were “yelling and screaming at her and her children in the truck”
Al-Fatin Grant was charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and hindering apprehension in the slaying of 30-year-old Michael Wyche
Democratic lawmakers expressed concern that high-profile inmates were released despite not meeting all the criteria
Loriann Goldman made threats to “double tap” the Jackson Correctional Institution COs after alleging they beat her son in custody
Inmates banged on their windows as more than two dozen people called on judges to clear the prisons of inmates who have already served portions of their sentences
Police said Kristen Wolf killed two people and seriously injured a third person in a stabbing at an apartment complex
The state has jailed 21,700 fewer people — nearly one-third of its daily population — in county lockups
Mayor Martin Walsh’s comments came hours after a fatal shooting marked the fourth homicide in a week
Prince George’s County’s Corrections Department must ensure that its electronic monitoring criteria and other procedures are met before an inmate can be released
Police arrested Cornelius Haney in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Heather Perry in an alley in Denver
In April, Gov. Tom Wolf said up to 1,800 inmates statewide were eligible; 151 inmates were given temporary reprieve
Police said 110 Rikers Island inmates have accounted for 190 arrests since NYC began releasing inmates in March
A video features the voices of inmates who say jail officials aren’t providing PPE, requiring social distancing and haven’t regularly sanitized shower facilities
An investigation is underway after the Virginia Parole Board granted parole to a man who has served decades of a life sentence for killing an on-duty police officer
Some prosecutors are outraged about releases in their jurisdictions and have criticized the board for what they say is a lack of transparency and communication
“The respondents are not being deliberately indifferent to the health and safety of the inmates ... the court is denying the relief that is sought,” a chief justice said
The Maine Department of Corrections has also been criticized for its lack of transparency amid the pandemic
More than 1,500 inmates have have been placed on home confinement, but prison officials will not give out any demographic information
Currently, 150 juveniles and 283 staff members at facilities nationwide have tested positive for the novel coronavirus
The state’s DOC director will now have the ability to consider early release for offenders with less than one year left to serve
The 500-mile journey an inmate made after early release illustrates the dangers the coronavirus presents to communities
Identifying and diverting ‘super-utilizers’ saves on resources, reduces jail overcrowding
Manning has been held in jail for roughly a year for refusing to testify before a grand jury investigating Wikileaks
Jonathan A. Schoenakase pulled over a motorist who turned out to be an undercover police officer