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 man helped an inmate inside the Georgia DOC’s Special Management Unit steal $11 million from a billionaire
Michael Anderson pleaded guilty in July to one count of deprivation of civil rights
“You were a coward then and you remain a coward today,” said Sandy Jackson, Officer Paul Verna’s widow
Jason “Mayhem” Miller pleaded guilty to more than a dozen felony and misdemeanor charges for assaulting police officers, vandalizing a tattoo shop and resisting arrest
If Tiffany Li does go on the lam, the court can confiscate the property and cash
A cold-case unit reexamined evidence and discovered a DNA match between Charles Holifield and evidence in the case
Tiffany Li is backed by a consortium of people tied to her mother who have raised $4 million cash and pledged $61 million in San Francisco Bay Area property
The former NFL player is already serving a life sentence in the 2013 killing of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd
Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong was convicted in a bank robbery plot that left a pizza delivery driver dead when a bomb strapped to his neck exploded
As more mentally ill people cycle into jails, it’s not uncommon for counties to hold inmates beyond the 30 days the state has to file its treatment plan
Alabama is the only state that allows a judge to override a jury’s recommendation when sentencing capital murder cases
If Gov. Rick Scott believes Aramis Ayala is neglecting her duties by not seeking the death penalty, he could try to suspend her from office
Michael Caruso removed an exhaust fan from the bathroom ceiling then climbed into the attic and out of the building
Police said Tyrone Howard had been involved in a gunfight with drug dealers before he was confronted by officers
Eric Wilson was pardoned last week by the governor for a rape he says he was bullied into admitting to 20 years ago
Details about the attack won’t be released until investigators take the case to a grand jury
The judge ordered the men to carry signs outside the courthouse that said “This is the face of domestic violence”
The government’s prosecutors are threatening to bail out of Ken Paxton’s case unless they get paid
While being searched at the jail, Jesse O’Neal Roberts stumbled and a pistol fell from his body cavity
The rule requires prosecutors and private practice attorneys to reveal any evidence of innocence they become aware of after a conviction
Kharon Davis has been held without bail in the Houston County Jail since his arrest in 2007
Aramis Ayala argued that the governor doesn’t have the authority to remove her from Markeith Loyd’s case
Individuals could be sentenced to a local clinic where they would receive addiction treatment instead of serving a weekend behind bars
The legislation would toughen penalties for the buyers if the prostitute is under 18 or is considered a trafficking victim
Virtually any inmate except those on death row or those serving life-without-parole sentences are eligible to earn the credits and lower their sentences
Daniel LaPlante’s sentence was up for reconsideration because recent court rulings determined that juveniles can’t be sentenced to life without parole
A judge vacated Christopher Tapp’s rape conviction and resentenced him to time served for the killing of Angie Dodd
Robert Johnson is scheduled to testify before the Federal Communications Commission about preventing inmate access to cellphones
Around 25 rioters were outside throwing rocks, sticks and setting off fireworks
Under current law, a person convicted of a sexual offense, or an offense relating to children or a person deemed incompetent, must submit to DNA testing
The governor granted absolute pardons for the men in the 1997 rape and killing of Michelle Moore-Bosko
In an affidavit, Jonas Cherry’s parents said Paul Storey’s execution won’t bring back their son or atone for his loss
Gov. Rick Scott removed Aramis Ayala from a case after Ayala made her announcement against the death penalty