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Editorial: The law limits judges during sentencing
The sentencing of Julian David Saldana has raised questions about why he received only nine months in jail despite originally ...
One year or 364 days? Why the RI Senate wants to reduce max misdemeanor sentences by one day.
Immigrants can be deported if they are convicted of a crime with a maximum sentence of one year. This bill could protect them ...
How does blended sentencing work? Juvenile judge explains new Tennessee law, challenges
“Blended sentencing,” which took effect at the start of the year, allows prosecutors to try some youth as “serious youth ...
S.F. case leads court to strike down part of California sentencing law
A California law that was supposed to provide safeguards against excessive prison sentences by giving juries the power to ...
Convicted felons in Maryland could have a chance at a reduced sentence under proposed bill
A proposed bill aims to give individuals serving lengthy prison sentences an opportunity to reduce their sentence.
Supreme Court tosses conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma inmate, orders new trial
The Supreme Court has tossed out the murder conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma's Richard Glossip, ordering a new trial.