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.
Daniel Mitchell ordered a Federal Correctional Institute Butner Medium II CO to carry out a physical assault instead of using official discipline protocols, prosecutors said
Contraband items such as a knife, cellphones and controlled substances were put into Tupperware containers, concealed in plastic wrap in the middle of prepared food
The inmate was one of four who escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in May; the other three were recaptured shortly after the escape
With no plans to release youth offenders early, prison officials said they have been taking steps to limit the spread of COVID-19
Between March and June, more than 100,000 people were released from state and federal prisons
The FBI began investigating Michael Mattern after inmates reported him to other prison officials
The inmates put padding in their bunks to make it look like they were asleep, then climbed to the roof of the building and over a fence to escape
Tyrell Dowdell fled from a contraband check down a hallway and slammed a heavy cell door on a CO’s arm to keep him out of the cell
Between March and June, more than 100,000 people were released from state and federal prisons
The releases are set to occur on a “rolling basis” between now and the end of August, which will involve low-level offenders and older inmates
The incident drew attention to poor conditions at the Jackson County Detention Center, sparking conversations about building a new facility
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
