Types of criminal sentences

Alternative Sentencing to Jail & Fines

by zizinya March 7, 2013 Criminal Law

(US law) In the face of overcrowded facilities, underfunded local, state, and federal institutions, and non-rehabilitative prison systems, alternative sentences have become a popular and highly publicized movement. Innovative judges working with both prosecutors and defenders have recently enforced some nontraditional punishments. Despite the best intentions, some forms of alternative sentencing may in fact be […]

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