Southport murders: minister backs law reform amid calls for whole-life termUK minister hopes Southport killer Axel Rudakubana remains in prison for life amidst discussions on sentencing reforms.
Far-left Portland DA moves to free violent inmates, including convicted murderer, days before leaving officeOutgoing DA Mike Schmidt is seeking sentence reductions for violent offenders days before leaving office, raising significant concerns from incoming DA Nathan Vasquez.
Southport murders: minister backs law reform amid calls for whole-life termUK minister hopes Southport killer Axel Rudakubana remains in prison for life amidst discussions on sentencing reforms.
Far-left Portland DA moves to free violent inmates, including convicted murderer, days before leaving officeOutgoing DA Mike Schmidt is seeking sentence reductions for violent offenders days before leaving office, raising significant concerns from incoming DA Nathan Vasquez.
Biden Sets Record Commuting Sentences of Nearly 2,500 People Convicted on Nonviolent Drug ChargesBiden commutes nearly 2,500 sentences for nonviolent drug offenses, aiming to address harsh sentencing disparities and historical injustices.
In rare move, judge changes mind after 27 years and frees Brooklyn manJudge Frederic Block revisited a past conviction and deemed the sentence too harsh, showcasing a shift in judicial philosophy regarding punishment and rehabilitation.
Longer jail terms don't deter crime, ex-judge saysLonger prison sentences do not effectively deter crime; crime detection and social care are more impactful.
Ministers to give magistrates more sentencing powersNew sentencing powers for magistrates aim to reduce trial delays, though they may temporarily increase prison populations.
Data Shows No Huge Spike In Shoplifting Since Passage Of Prop 47 | KQEDProp 47 reduced penalties for drug possession and shoplifting from felonies to misdemeanors.There is debate and ongoing efforts to roll back or modify Prop 47.
Longer jail terms don't deter crime, ex-judge saysLonger prison sentences do not effectively deter crime; crime detection and social care are more impactful.
Ministers to give magistrates more sentencing powersNew sentencing powers for magistrates aim to reduce trial delays, though they may temporarily increase prison populations.
Data Shows No Huge Spike In Shoplifting Since Passage Of Prop 47 | KQEDProp 47 reduced penalties for drug possession and shoplifting from felonies to misdemeanors.There is debate and ongoing efforts to roll back or modify Prop 47.
Herbert Hoelter, Prison Consultant to the Rich and Infamous, Dies at 73Mr. Hoelter, a sentencing reform advocate, aided white-collar criminals in securing alternative sentences and navigating prison life.