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 two wanted men were captured following a brief pursuit; Idaho State Police said they are now investigating whether the pair had killed two people while on the run
The CO’s sentence was the longest against six former officers sentenced in connection with an assault on an inmate at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex
The inmate punched the sergeant, causing her fractures to her facial bones and detaching her retina in her right eye
It wasn’t immediately clear what led to the hostage situation
Defense lawyers said the justice also talked about recent litigation challenging the state’s protocols for lethal injection
Shane Anthony Vernon, 27, escaped from the same jail twice within a three-week span and robbed people while on the run
A juvenile user died after ingesting fentanyl that was distributed by Michael Chandler
Manson died of natural causes at Kern County hospital
Three people who’ve been charged showed the girl how to slip drugs enclosed in cellophane wrap to an inmate during visitation
The error invalidated the state’s ability to check in with Jerry Sims Jr. every month and subject him to random drug samplings
William Devin Howell killed seven people in Connecticut in 2003 and drove a van he called the “murder mobile”
Justin Tran, 32, was charged with aggravated assault on a CO after breaking the officer’s nose in five places
Maurice Boyce, 38, became irate when he learned he wasn’t going to post bail and attacked the officers
Jimmy Sabatino told a federal judge the only way to stop him from committing cons is to keep him from contacting the outside world
Luis Guzman, 28, was arrested after he reportedly threw feces at a passing CO and an inmate who was being escorted by the officer
The CO’s attorney says his client’s name and reputation were tarnished by the accusations
Ruben Ramirez Cardenas was convicted for the killing of Mayra Laguna, who was abducted from her bedroom
Patrick Hannon, 53, was convicted of slashing one man’s throat and fatally shooting another six times
Investigators said one the people arrested, Marquita Kirk, had a “long-standing relationship” with Tramel McLough, who fled with John Bivins
Jack Greene was scheduled to die Thursday night for the 1991 slaying of Sidney Burnett before the Supreme Court granted an emergency stay
The inmates will be arraigned for their alleged role in a deadly riot that killed a CO
The call came after Dante Spence, 31, killed Gary Carter, 45, over a drug dispute
Both inmates face charges of felony aggravated harassment by a prisoner
The suit alleges the city and police framed him for the crime and “nearly destroyed his life”
Scott Raymond Dozier, 46, has given up all appeals and has repeatedly said he wants his sentence carried out
Yahya Mohammad, an Indian citizen, also was ordered deported to India after he serves his prison sentence
The Louisiana DOC on Wednesday released over 1,900 convicted inmates prior to the completion of their sentences
The judge also reduced Bowe Bergdahl’s rank to private and ordered him to forfeit pay equal to $1,000 per month for 10 months
Erik Smith, who’s currently serving a 19-year sentence, could receive an additional 20-year term when he’s sentenced in February
Yahya Farooq Mohammad pleaded guilty to supporting terrorism and trying to arrange the killing of a federal judge
Joey Phillip Phelps, 37, claimed inmates threatened him and later broke his arm during a struggle
Antonia Barrone, 48, created a fake persona as a parole attorney and swindled $23,000 from 400 inmates and their families
The court did not comment on its reasons for refusing the appeals