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Under Ohio law, eligibility depends on several factors, including the nature of the crime, the number of convictions, and how much time has passed since the conviction and the completion of your sentence. [read post]

Dayton DUI Information - http://suhrelawdayton.com/blog/

Noah Cuatro: Parents sentenced for murder, torture in death of Palmdale boy

30 Apr 2024, 11:23 am by Yosi Yahoudai

Juarez pleaded to second-degree murder and torture charges for a sentence of 22 years to life behind bars, attorneys said. [read post]

J&Y Personal Injury Blog - https://jnylaw.com/blog/

Circuit holds that federal supervised release only begins when the defendant is released from subsequent state custody, not when he is released from federal custody into state custody.

30 Apr 2024, 11:11 am by Colleen Cassidy

Freeman argued that his supervised release term began upon his release from federal prison and was not tolled by his state detention. 18 U.S.C. 3624(e), provides that “a prisoner whose sentence includes a term of supervised release after imprisonment shall be released by the Bureau of Prisons to the supervision of a probation officer” and that “supervised release commences on the day the person is released from imprisonment. [read post]

Federal Defenders of New York Blog - http://blog.federaldefendersny.org/

Pakistan dispatch: judges, lawyers and other luminaries gather to celebrate the legacy of Pakistan human rights pioneer Asma Jahangir

30 Apr 2024, 10:53 am by JURIST Staff

In 1995, Asma Jahangir courageously took on the defense of 12-year-old Salamat Masih and Rehmat Masih, who were sentenced to death for blasphemy by a session court. [read post]

JURIST - Paper Chase - https://www.jurist.org/news/

Texas Court Disagrees with Insufficient Evidence Argument in Aggravated Assault by Threat Case

30 Apr 2024, 8:44 am by Robert Guest

The court affirmed the guilty conviction, as well as the sentence that accompanied it. [read post]

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog - http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Arizona Court Approves Shortened Sentence for Defendant with Cognitive Impairment

30 Apr 2024, 8:01 am by James E. Novak, P.L.L.C.

Given these conditions, the sentencing court imposed a shorter sentence than it otherwise would have imposed. [read post]

Phoenix DUI Law Blog - https://www.azduilaws.com/blog/

5 Mistakes People Make When Facing Federal Criminal Charges in Las Cruces

30 Apr 2024, 7:22 am by Richmond Cariaga

Therefore, prosecutors may offer plea deals that involve reduced charges or lighter sentences. [read post]

Benjamin Law Firm Blog - https://www.brockmorganbenjamin.com/blog/

Morning Docket: 04.30.24

30 Apr 2024, 6:14 am by Above the Law

[Reuters] * Man sentenced to 22 years for trying to give national secrets to Russian agents. [read post]

Above the Law - http://abovethelaw.com/

Trump Case Unveils: The ‘National Enquirer Trial’ That Never Was

30 Apr 2024, 6:08 am by Adam Klasfeld

On the day of Cohen’s sentencing, prosecutors released a non-prosecution agreement with AMI, obligating the company and their representatives to cooperate truthfully with all law enforcement investigations. [read post]

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Navigating the Legal Landscape: Understanding Misdemeanors vs. Felonies

30 Apr 2024, 5:34 am by Bob Kraft

Lengthy prison sentences, hefty fines, and, in some cases, even death are all possible outcomes. [read post]

Learn Why Bob Kraft's P.I.S.S.D. (Personal Injury, Social Security Disability) - http://www.pissd.com/

Possible Defense Strategies With Felony Drug Charges

30 Apr 2024, 12:00 am

The penalties for these offenses can be severe, potentially leading to lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. [read post]

Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba, P.C. Blog - https://www.zarembalawoffice.com/blog

Madera man sentenced for selling fentanyl pill that killed his friend

29 Apr 2024, 11:40 pm by Yosi Yahoudai

Madera County District Attorney Sally Moreno says the decade-long prison sentence sends a message to drug dealers. [read post]