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.
A jury convicted Grady Wayne Wilkes of capital murder in Officer Buechner’s death, and of attempted murder in the wounding of two other officers
Witnesses at trial testified that the CO repeatedly punched and kicked the inmate, who was on the ground and not resisting
“There are many routes that one can take to end up in jail....this is a new one,” the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said
The court ruled 4-3 that the sentence amounts to cruel and unusual punishment under the Iowa Constitution
Peterson is accused of trying to hire someone while in prison to kill former Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow
Tonya Couch was indicted on charges of hindering apprehension of a felon and money laundering
New charges against another inmate with the same name were mistakenly duplicated and put in both inmates’ files
Multiple sources familiar with the broader excessive force probe said more arrests are possible in the coming months
Though the Justice Department says it’s committed to seeking the death penalty, federal executions are exceedingly rare
Cosby, 78, could get 10 years in prison if convicted
The inmate said he wanted to ‘become a mujahedeen’
The decision broke no new ground in efforts to fight racial discrimination in jury selection
Austin Lee Russell, who is known as ‘Chumlee’ to television viewers, said he’ll plead guilty to a felony weapon charge
If the victim of a crime believes a weapon pointed at them is real, that’s enough to warrant a first-degree felony charge
Fogle, 38, pleaded guilty in November to one count each of distributing and receiving child porn
The Schuylkill County Prison can no longer take sentenced criminals
The rest of the case is a jigsaw of circumstantial evidence, including security system data
Johnie Oliver Jr. was sentenced to life in prison
U.S. marshals arrived to take the 71-year-old Robert Stackowitz, known to many in Sherman as Bob Gordon, into custody
Four of the COs still remain suspended after the incident
The court was being asked for the first time to extend the right to a speedy trial that is part of the Sixth Amendment
She faces up to 20 years in prison on each count
Shapiro says he thinks evidence shows it’s possible that more than one person was involved
Forty-two-year-old John Earl Nolley walked out of Fort Worth courtroom on a personal recognizance bond
Anything below $950 keeps the crime a misdemeanor
The Nashville man pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud
Va. will start reviewing 200 cases from 1982, 1986 and 1990 to look for any problems
Bill would strictly limit when and for how long juveniles can be put in solitary confinement
Lawsuit alleges that prosecutors pursued the case even though man’s brother confessed to crime
Robert Stackowitz was serving a 17-year sentence for robbery in August 1968 when he escaped from a prison work camp infirmary
Theaters across the country had extra security for the July 20, 2012, premiere
Sixty-five-year-old Vernon Madison is scheduled to get a lethal injection May 12
One corrections program is expanding its services to help area military veterans