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.
“Failure to obey a direct order of an ADOC employee” is now a high-level violation that will lead to losing three years of accrued good time
The injured CO suffered face lacerations, fractured cheekbone in the attack by a detainee already facing four charges of assaulting COs
The two-time escapee committed aggravated robbery before stealing two cars and was taken into custody as he attempted to carjack a third car
Official: “It’s important that we send a strong message to those person who were arrested...that there is a stiff penalty associated with it”
Seeking damages in an undisclosed amount
Joseph “Jose” Banks, 37, made an initial appearance in court, shackles on his leg, arms and wrists clanging as he shuffled in
Even without pursuing the escape charges, prosecutors can cite inmate’s break-out in arguing for a harsher sentence on the bank robbery charges in March
She faces life in prison without parole if convicted
Official: “This is only the second day of the year and we are charging a parent with a child homicide”
Some of the victims’ family members have told prosecutors they believe the sentence is too lenient
Charged with assault by a prisoner for spitting on four different correctional officers over a span of four months
Currently serving a six-year sentence on a separate, non-related charge
Attorneys are asking a judge to disallow it in trial because they say he was denied his right to an attorney and that the confession was coerced
Inmate will receive an automatic term of 25 years to life for his crimes in New York, to be served concurrently with his other convictions
Inmate had an image of Bieber tattooed on his leg and plotted to kill him after his attempts to contact the 18-year-old pop star failed
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that Paul Henry Gingerich had not received the due process to which he was entitled and ordered a new juvenile court hearing
Chris Denman also was sentenced to 5 years of probation and a $12,000 fine
Jurors deliberated for more than three hours before finding her guilty of the first-degree murder charge
Serial child sex offender Jerry Sandusky lives under tight restrictions in prison for his own safety
Geoffrey Portway of Worcester was arrested after state and federal agents allegedly found child pornography and photos of children who appeared to be dead on his computer
Family had locked themselves in basement, called 911
Sentence was increased from 6 months to 5 years
Nearly half of the state’s 109 jails have more inmates than beds, some holding two or three times as many inmates as they are certified for
Jack McCullough faces a maximum sentence of life in prison when he stands before a judge in the DeKalb County community of Sycamore
Government not liable for damages
Office’s injuries were not serious, but the severity of the charge is required under law because the case involved harm to a law enforcement officer
Instead was ordered to attend drug counselling and was put on probation
Could end up serving more time than her grandson
If convicted, he faces 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
Investigation also led to the arrests of two women believed to be prostitutes contacted by the man through a website
The 60-year-old ex-con told police that he “has anger issues and he did in fact murder this young lady and that he has done this in the past”
Girl kept in home as sex slave was allegedly given drugs and tortured
Intended to kill wealthy man and then blame the crime on the man’s cat