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 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
The King County Jail inmate and his accomplice made phone calls to veterans posing as Veterans Affairs employees in a scheme to steal from their bank accounts
In March, COs transported an inmate to a Boise hospital for treatment of self-inflicted injuries; Nicholas Umphenour ambushed the COs from behind, wounding two
A 2016 Supreme Court ruling found mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles were cruel and unusual punishment
When deputies called the man after he didn’t return, he answered the phone and told them where he was
Investigators also found Suboxone strips in the man’s cell
After more than three hours of deliberating, jurors found the three inmates guilty of second-degree murder
COs found the weapons hidden in the inmates’ pants and shoe
Surveillance video showed one inmate hurrying from upstairs to join in the fight
The balloon contained thousands of dollars worth of Suboxone strips
Police say the inmate was led to the shower area where he was cut and punched
One of the two inmates has been taken into custody
Report says the attack left the deputy with a broken nose, a fractured orbital bone and nine stitches on his cheek
The men used an “inmate manufactured weapon” to stab the victim in the chest and back
Man botches own release with violent outburst in front of COs
Anthony Kirkland, 49, was convicted of killing two teenagers in 2010
Chapman, now 63, shot Lennon on Dec. 8, 1980
A U.S. judge ordered a convicted killer from Montana’s Crow Indian Reservation released from prison on Thursday after part of his conviction was overturned
An affidavit says at least two people saw the man having sex with a woman’s corpse in a body storage room
Officials say Brandon Viator, 46, removed leg shackles during transport, drove away with mother
Authorities say protesters were blocking jail entrance, refused to leave
Officials say women tried to smuggle drugs, cellphones through a hole in cell wall
Authorities end search for two more victims after investigation
Senate Bill 1279 would largely limit the maximum term of imprisonment for felony convictions
Christopher Watts, who is being held without bail, is due back in court on Tuesday morning to be advised of the charges filed against him
Justin Teeter Bensing had been accused of soliciting an undercover officer he thought was a girl
The judge called the rampage “85 seconds of evil”
Joseph Gomm’s family members are pushing for changes that would make prisons safer for those who work there
Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction Dir. Gary Mohr said that Ohio’s prison system needs its own mental-health hospital to treat inmates
The breach could cause convictions or charges to be dismissed in dozens of serious criminal cases
The bill would require re-sentencing prior offenders, which could cause problems in cases where offenders pleaded guilty
According to the new charges, the inmate repeatedly struck Joseph Gomm in the head and face with a hammer
Critics say the law could free rapists and murderers who completed two years of mental health treatment
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