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.
NYPD Officer Edward Byrne was killed by drug dealers while guarding the home of a witness; he was just 22 years old
In addition to a 43-month prison sentence, the ex-CO was sentenced to two years of supervised release and will have to forfeit the $77,894 he obtained illegally
The CO faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on the civil rights charge and five years and $250,000 on the obstruction charge
It took about 15 minutes to secure El Chapo’s house
The Bar accuses her of violating rules of professional conduct for attorneys
His victims have not received a cent, yet a judge granted him permission to vacation with his girlfriend
Authorities say Honduras is a key transfer point for Colombian cocaine into Mexico and eventually the US
The man’s attorney said the case ‘can’t be much worse’
The inmate alleged that he soiled himself and was ridiculed
A jury will hear the case and decide whether the towns carried out a pattern of religious-based discrimination
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
Kaleb Daniel Riggs, 26, is accused of cutting the Department of Corrections GPS device off his ankle before leaving on Nov. 25
Prosecutors said the killing was part of an orchestrated hit
It was the second death tied to the early release of as many as 3,200 prisoners since 2002 because of a software coding error that miscalculated sentences
Tonya Couch and her 18-year-old, Ethan, were taken into custody this week in Mexico
Investigators said there was no indication that any students were physically abused or touched inappropriately
The offense is punishable by five to 10 years behind bars and a $25K fine
What the U.S. Department of Justice found was a deeply set mistrust and fear of law enforcement and the courts
This year, the Texas Legislature ended a grand jury selection derided as “pick-a-pal,” created a wrongful convictions review commission and eased punishments for children accused of committing misdemeanor crimes
Class action lawsuit argues that San Francisco and California’s bail system unconstitutionally treats poor and wealthy suspects differently
Authorities allege that she was preparing to fly to Spain with hopes of reaching Syria
The man was born HIV-positive
The man was convicted of air piracy and received a 20-year prison sentence in 1997
He faces the possibility of life in prison when sentenced in March
Investigators found the infant’s pacifier in the microwave
He faces up to 35 years in prison if convicted of all the charges
The four indigenous men previously convicted in the 1997 beating death of a teenager were exonerated this week by a settlement
