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 Staton Correctional Facility sergeant was convicted by a jury of deprivation of rights under color of law, falsification of records and obstruction of justice
The CO was charged after he tried to pass off his husky as a “drug-sniffing dog” and used it to harass people at his apartment complex, authorities said
When the suspect was questioned, he told the officers that he stole the truck only because he had just gotten out of prison and needed a means of transportation home
No plea bargain was made in the case, and Wesley Correa-Carmenaty still faces charges of murder, attempted murder, escape, kidnapping and other crimes
A mugshot newly taken of Phil Spector in prison shows the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer completely free of the huge hair that was so striking during his trial
In comparison, nearly 2,800 men are facing executions in the United States
Sheriff James Underwood says prisoners used peanut butter to change the numbers above a door and trick a new employee into opening another door that led outside
Lha Southideth-Whiten has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the slaying of Michael Whitworth during an Oct. 20 altercation in the prison’s cafeteria
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio was convicted of a criminal charge for refusing to stop traffic patrols that targeted immigrants
Phyllistone Termine was writing a list that included “buy 3 phones, 1 clean 2 dirty’s” and reminders to buy credit card information from the “dark web”
Five years ago, SCOTUS barred mandatory life-without-parole sentences for anyone under 18 convicted of murder
A judge has rescinded his program that would reduce inmates’ jail time if they voluntarily underwent birth control procedures
Deltra Henderson walked away from his prison assignment, stole a car and kidnapped Amanda Carney
Over the last year, at least 67 juvenile lifers have been resentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole
The “Juice” is loose. Let’s explain how that happened
Federal agents launched an investigation in 2015 after they say Alex Hernandez told another inmate he wanted to kill Obama in a “lone-wolf style attack”
Officials say the inmate made his escape while outdoors for recreation time
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca’s attorneys asked a federal court to let him remain free while his corruption conviction is appealed
Going forward, almost all convicted killers under the age of 18 will be sentenced to life with parole
Matthew Carver was recaptured after an overnight manhunt following a report about a suspicious man
Officials said Jimmy Causey tricked COs by placing a homemade dummy in his bunk, a tactic that allowed him an 18-hour head start before anyone knew he was gone
Escaped parolee Hector Calo was arrested with a loaded firearm and drugs early Friday
State parole officers were attempting to take the man into custody for a parole violation
The man told the responding deputy that someone entered his car and took $50 and about a quarter ounce of cocaine
Prosecutors say the two falsely told a woman that if she paid $5K, a lawmaker could get her relative out of prison early
Dennis Hastert has been released from a Minnesota federal prison and transferred to a Chicago re-entry facility
Simpson has earned sentencing credits and time off for good behavior, cutting his 33-year maximum sentence by more than half
The court decided only juvenile killers who possess “irretrievable depravity” can be denied future parole eligibility
The officer managed to escape the cell with the help of a fourth inmate
Timothy Parsons pleaded guilty to killing Eugene Anderson after a dispute over a Bible verse
Jurors found Dalia Dippolito guilty of trying to hire an undercover detective to kill Michael Dippolito in 2009
Maria Del Rosio Alfaro was sentenced to death in 1992 for fatally stabbing Autumn Wallace during a burglary and robbery
In June, Richard Wershe told parole board members that he’s been rehabilitated and knows drugs destroy communities