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.
Nakie Nunley pleaded guilty last year to four counts of sexual abuse of a ward and five lesser felonies of abusive sexual contact of five women
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
Shannon Miles accepted a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for the slaying of Darren Goforth
The board said all three will have their next parole hearings in September 2018
Rod Blagojevich still maintains his innocence and hopes to make another appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court
After Amika Witt was taken to the McLean County jail, a female CO found a loaded handgun inside the suspect’s body
Joshua Lawrence Johnson was upset about losing some of his privileges and knocked a security guard to the ground
A plea deal Anissa Weier has reached with prosecutors calls for 10 years in prison if she’s found not to have been mentally ill
Joyce Mitchell will remain behind bars for at least two more years for passing tools to killers Richard Matt and David Sweat, enabling their escape
In the middle of tranquil cotton fields in a corner of Kings County sits a state prison that’s home to some of the most notorious criminals
A jury this week will begin weighing the mental competence of a girl accused in the stabbing of a classmate to please a fictional horror character
Jesse Hanes was a fugitive wanted in connection for an Ohio murder when he fatally shot Officer Jose Chavez
Prosecutors say he also lived in Mississippi and Tennessee under his assumed name, holding jobs, getting drivers’ licenses, and even getting married and divorced
Judges would be required in certain cases to consider a defendant’s mental health during sentencing
Gary Otte is scheduled to die Sept. 13
The trash collector unknowingly picked up the felon and was activating the blade when he heard shouting
The lawsuit said criminal defendants were routinely jailed when they were unable to pay fines for minor traffic or misdemeanor offenses
They argued the execution should not go forward while there’s a pending trial on the “constitutionality of the method of execution that the state intends to use”
No one who took part in the Manson clan’s two-night killing rampage has been released from prison so far
Keith Leroy Tharpe told his wife that if she wanted to “play dirty,” he would show her “what dirty was”
Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Carrie Horstman said the effort will allow residents to feel safe in the shelters and will encourage more turnout
Tramell Hunter could face the death penalty if convicted of capital murder in the Dec. 18 death of correctional officer Lisa Mauldin
Leslie Van Houten, who was 19 when she killed for Manson during a series of murders, is scheduled to appear before a parole panel for the 21st time
One deputy has resigned and three others have been placed on administrative leave
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Moral reconation therapy focuses on increasing moral reasoning, enhancing self-image, promoting a positive identity and potentially reducing returns to prison
Prison officials have already notified prosecutors across California of more than 1,800 inmates who have applied for early parole
Leslie Van Houten’s lawyer wants to show the parole board that his client was under the sway of the twisted leader and more likely to make bad choices at the age of 19
Eric Judkins was arrested without incident, as was another man wanted on a probation violation
Troy Mason used his brother’s name to avoid returning to prison for a parole violation on a felony burglary conviction
Deputies had been searching for Christopher Cravets since Aug. 18
The court said that asking a jury to decide whether the crime showed “depravity of mind” was unconstitutionally vague
