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 judge also ordered Arthur Lee Cofield Jr. to pay millions in restitution, including $11 million for the money he stole from billionaire movie producer Sidney Kimmel while inside the Georgia DOC’s Special Management Unit
Under one of the proposed bills, a court could not sentence an individual under 19 years old when the crime was committed to imprisonment for life without parole eligibility
Lack of post-release transport in county’s inmate transfer policy raises concerns
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
The lobby provides a majority of your contact with the public. Never discount the potential to build good will in the community
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
What an informal survey tells us about correctional officer corruption, inmate violence, solitary confinement and contraband
Martin Duram’s ex-wife, Christina Keller, has said that after the slaying, the pet parrot, Bud, repeated “don’t (expletive) shoot” in Martin Duram’s voice
A different inmate told investigators he was talking with another inmate through the door when he heard a popping noise behind him
Gov. Asa Hutchinson set a November execution date for a convicted killer, marking the first scheduled date since the state put four men to death in April
Keith LaMar argues he was denied a fair trial when prosecutors were allowed to withhold evidence
Just after midnight on April 2, 1992, Rhonda Sue Warford left her home in Louisville and never returned. Authorities found her body three days later
The AG’s office said Eric Ramos killed Michael Galindo during the outbreak of violence March 2 at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
Richard Wershe, who was known on the streets as “White Boy Rick,” was turned over to federal authorities, five weeks after he was granted parole
The current jury deliberated four full days after more than 20 days of testimony
The court said it wanted additional review of arguments that Steven Long is mentally impaired
Anissa Weier initially faced a charge of attempted first-degree intentional homicide in the 2014 attack on Payton Leutner
Caseworkers meet with homeless inmates and connect them to apartments, medical care and jobs immediately upon release in an effort to keep them from coming back
Sam Howard and Matthew Baxter died in a district where top prosecutor says she will no longer seek death penalty
A South Dakota man accused of sitting on a woman and slicing off her nipples with a pair of scissors has pleaded guilty
Prosecutors have seen at least four murder cases upended by the scandal
“The good news is what we’re doing today, taking the first steps ... to dismantling this group in the Columbus area”
