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.
Tony Klein’s sentence also includes five years of supervised release after prison; he had faced a possible life sentence
Antoinette Frank was convicted in the 1995 death of Officer Ronald Williams II during a robbery at a restaurant, where both officers sometimes moonlighted as security guards
James and Jennifer Crumbley, who are charged with involuntary manslaughter, are being held at the same jail as their son Ethan
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
Lawyers allege that the judge who sentenced to Ethan Couch to nearly two years after his case was moved from juvenile to adult court didn’t have the authority to do so
Virginia has kept its felony bar at $200 since 1980, when that money had the same buying power as nearly $600 does today
Wesley Massey was being transported to Pennsylvania when authorities say he escaped and fled in a stolen car
Baca was convicted of obstructing an FBI corruption investigation of jails he ran and of lying to federal authorities
The bill would eliminate mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles
Darrik Forsythe and other inmates, using cellphones smuggled into their prison, befriended the victim through an online dating site and extorted money from him
Robert Galloway charged an officer, put him in a choke hold until he was unconscious then punched him in the face
Acting upon a request from prosecutors, the judge said Noor Salman hadn’t overcome a legal presumption that she was a flight risk or a danger to the community
Jason Patrick and Darryl Thorn face up to six years in prison
The death of Michael Whitworth was the first homicide inside an Iowa prison since 2010
The proposed amendment would require that victims be notified of all court proceedings and be heard at each step along the way
Police said Jason Sanchez-Vasquez opened fire on police as they pursued his vehicle
Thaddeus Jimenez was sentenced to nine years on federal weapons charges
Sessions told attorneys to use “the substantial tools at their disposal” to pursue more prosecutions and seek harsh sentences for those who commit robberies and gun crimes
Irb Benjamin pleaded guilty to paying bribes for prison contracts to former state Corrections Commissioner Chris Epps
Prosecutors said there is a presumption in the law for Noor Salman to be held in jail since the crime involves terrorism