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2 Aug 2013, 12:41 pm
Texas' legislature passed SB 2, which replaces mandatory life without parole for juveniles convicted of capital crimes with a mandatory sentence of life with the possibility of parole after 40 years. [read post]
26 Jul 2013, 6:31 am
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10 Jul 2013, 6:42 am
However, those convictions may be used as prior (predicate) offenses if subsequently the defendant is convicted of another felony. [read post]
16 Jun 2013, 3:18 pm
By contrast, the sentence mandated here would authorize parole after service of the minimum term of imprisonment. [read post]
10 Jun 2013, 8:31 am
This seems to fly in the face the idea of presumption of innocent under section 11(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.[17] Although the idea of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial seems to help an accused, this is not the same standard that a prosecutor has to use in deciding whether to charge someone – the standard is lower: “reasonable prospects for conviction. [read post]
10 Jun 2013, 8:31 am
This seems to fly in the face the idea of presumption of innocent under section 11(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.[17] Although the idea of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial seems to help an accused, this is not the same standard that a prosecutor has to use in deciding whether to charge someone – the standard is lower: “reasonable prospects for conviction. [read post]
7 Jun 2013, 6:27 pm
The relevant time frames in this matter include Respondent's 2001 conviction, his release from prison in 2005, and his completion of parole conditions in 2007. [read post]
4 Jun 2013, 8:59 am
Here's where the failure to close another prison becomes an issue: The Legislature basically used the money from prison closures to pay for CO raises. [read post]
28 May 2013, 8:26 am
” United States Parole Commission v. [read post]
6 May 2013, 8:23 am
Learn more about private prisons and other civil liberty issues: Sign up for breaking news alerts, follow us on Twitter, and like us on Facebook. [read post]
3 May 2013, 1:25 pm
Also under consideration is SB 64, which would create a sentencing commission and allow for earned penalty reductions. [read post]
2 May 2013, 8:38 am
After intensive review of all facets of the state's death penalty system, the Commission found that just one case that results in the death penalty costs the state about $3 million, almost $2 million more per case than the life without parole alternative, including prison time. [read post]
30 Apr 2013, 6:29 am
The task force would be comprised of 17 members, including bipartisan representatives from the Senate and Assembly; the commissioners of corrections, labor, and human services; the executive director of the Juvenile Justice Commission; the chairman of the State Parole Board; the State Treasurer; a representative from the State Policemen’s Benevolent Association; and six members of the public. [read post]
28 Apr 2013, 1:32 pm
Khadr is eligible for parole this summer. [read post]
21 Apr 2013, 1:09 pm
Learn more about abolishing the death penalty: Sign up for breaking news alerts, follow us on Twitter, and like us on Facebook. [read post]
16 Apr 2013, 2:38 pm
Neal is a parole absconder and convict, so police recognized her quickly due to previous dealings with her. [read post]
29 Mar 2013, 10:44 am
Oklahoma's House passed HB 1056, to allow elderly prisoners who pose a low public safety risk to apply for conditional parole. [read post]
19 Mar 2013, 9:01 pm
For such a person, the state interest in solving his crimes and taking him out of commission may accordingly be greater than it would otherwise be. [read post]
18 Mar 2013, 6:03 pm
Michigan unarmed robbery attorneys know that while unarmed robbery is not typically as serious as offense as armed robbery, individuals who are convicted may still face up to 15 years in prison for this felony charge if it can be proven that force, fear, or violence was used in the commission of the crime. [read post]
3 Feb 2013, 7:43 am
Parole offices have expanded the use of graduated sanctions, implemented instant drug testing, and hired chaplains who connect willing parolees with local religious congregations. [read post]
