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.
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The justices said a Superior Court judge erred last year in declaring that a confession given to police in 1991 was inadmissible
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The legislation would allow people convicted of Class D felonies to ask courts to clear their record
The Supreme Court threw out the state’s method of imposing capital punishment
Such payouts are now capped at $5K for year spent behind bars
Devon Davis said them to the victim’s mother as he was led from a courtroom
Abraham Cruz Jr., 55, was charged in August with criminal homicide, conspiracy, burglary and arson
He’s seeking to be released on bond after being convicted of first-degree intentional homicide
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His victims have not received a cent, yet a judge granted him permission to vacation with his girlfriend
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The man’s attorney said the case ‘can’t be much worse’
The inmate alleged that he soiled himself and was ridiculed
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Mark Jensen was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison in 2008, but he recently won appeals that set up a retrial
Prosecutors said he poisoned her with antifreeze
The attackers killed 14 people and wounded 22 others before being killed hours later in a dramatic shootout with police
The display featured a sharp-toothed, ghoulish figure in the manger where baby Jesus would be
The agreement shows the state did not admit liability but agreed to the payment
The Hammonds were convicted of arson three years ago for fires on federal land in 2001 and 2006
He’s posed as a transit worker, collected fares, fixed broken tracks, operated subway trains and rail lines
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