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.
At the time of the 2019 killings, Michael Cummins was close to being arrested for probation violations
The riot at Lee Correctional Institution left seven dead and more than a dozen injured; it was the deadliest prison riot in the U.S. in the last 25 years
Officer Julie Jacks was heard saying “he’s going for my gun” over the radio before Isaac Jones fatally shot her three times with her .45-caliber service firearm
The judge called the crime repugnant and cruel
Prosecutors said it is illegal to cause a campaign to file inaccurate spending documents
People eligible to be paid under the deal were also ticketed for minor violations
Firefighters found the two officers unconscious
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Announcement part of an effort to reduce long prison sentences for certain federal drug offenders
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The shooting put a spotlight on Iron Order, whose members are becoming increasingly entangled in violence with other biker groups
‘Philly Jesus’ blocked off an aisle at an Apple store and refused to leave
A Muslim woman is suing Long Beach police, saying an officer forcibly removed her religious headscarf during an arrest
The inmate was picked up by a woman in a vehicle around noon Saturday
The law currently requires a mandatory sentence of at least 45 days in jail for a second prostitution offense
While the DOC only approves residency proposals by sex offenders, the ordinance creates new restrictions that offenders must follow
Commissioners acted after being told regular inmates sometimes are held three to a cell, in violation of standards
Defense attorneys were never given some police reports
When the newspaper sought a copy of the video, it was told it no longer exists
Video surveillance showed three COs repeatedly punching, kicking and stepping on the inmate’s head
The inmate was serving about a three-year sentence for several counts of possession with intent to sell a controlled substance
Officials lacked sufficient evidence to make the arrest in 2002, but have now gathered new evidence
Ex-convict beat Obama in 10 W. Va. counties during the 2012 primary
The second escaped inmate was captured after walking away from his work release on Tuesday
He described a police estimate that $19K in marijuana was confiscated as crazy
The inmate said he posted the photos to boost his morale and let his friends and family know he was doing well
A death row inmate was put to death after being denied clemency Wednesday
Officials noticed the inmates were missing from their respective work crews around noon on Tuesday
Advocates say the legislation will reduce mandatory prison terms for low risk offenders
The inmate is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection Wednesday
Studies show when prisoners are able to keep in touch with loved ones, they are less likely to commit crimes after they are released
Tenn. study shows 10 percent of children in the state have had a parent incarcerated
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