Two former inmates, who each spent decades in prison, helped pass a new law aimed at reforming ... “This legislation was the best we could do for people who are no longer a threat to the ...

"I do not deserve to be here for defending myself," Simpson said in a phone interview from prison. "This is a constitutional ... housing near Grants Pass during an off day. According to trial ...

AUSTIN, Texas - A proposed amendment to the Texas Constitution that would deny bail to repeat offenders of violent crimes ...

Just the inconvenience of getting out of jail and getting your car back would be punishment enough without having to go to ... might not have such signs, but others apparently do.

“If that bill were to pass, I would say, ‘Agbakoba, we will not obey it.’ I’ll plead conscientious objection. I’d rather go to prison for six months than to obey it. “Why would the ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has a provision buried halfway through its 1,000-plus pages that would take away power from ...

Individuals accused of misdemeanor crimes in Indiana soon may be arrested and detained in jail, instead of ... This does not authorize an officer to go up and start questioning anybody off the ...

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Penalties of child endangerment include up to a year in county jail for a misdemeanor conviction ... disability or death if the person does not receive emergency treatment,” the CDC said.

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