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Joshua Wright Headed to Rehab Rather Than Prison After Meth Sentencing

Joshua Wright headed to rehab rather than prison after meth sentencing
Filed under: methamphetamine rehab centers

By CAITLIN TRAYNOR WAMPSVILLE — Despite repeated bad behavior while behind bars since being arrested in August in a Lenox Avenue meth bust, Joshua Wright was sentenced to a 90-day drug treatment program instead… Continue reading

Hecker to Find Out Sentencing Fate on Friday

Hecker To Find Out Sentencing Fate On Friday
On Friday morning, former auto dealer Denny Hecker finds out how much time he’ll serve in prison.
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Prison Minister Tries to Reach Out to Lindsay Lohan with Jesus
A prison minister is reaching out for the third… Continue reading

Circuit Court Sentencing Log

Circuit Court Sentencing Log
Editor’s note: This log of individuals sentenced in 3rd Circuit Court is a regular feature of West Hawaii Today and is compiled using court and Hawaii County Police Department records. A deferred acceptance of a plea includes the provision that if all conditions of the sentence… Continue reading

‘Cookie Monster’ Gets No Jail Time in Sentencing on Unrelated Case

‘Cookie Monster’ gets no jail time in sentencing on unrelated case
‘Cookie Monster’ gets no jail time in sentencing on unrelated case
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‘Cookie Monster’ gets no prison time in robbery, kidnapping case
‘Cookie Monster’ gets no prison time in robbery, kidnapping case
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PM Talks About Crime With Sensible Sentencing

PM Talks About Crime With Sensible Sentencing
I know many of you are victims of crime – and for you, coming here is not an easy thing to do. You are all courageous advocates for victims of crime and the effort you are making is welcomed.
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Woman, 85, Too Sick to Appear for Sentencing

Woman, 85, too sick to appear for sentencing
An 85-year-old Sublimity woman charged with hindering prosecution for giving money to her grandson while he was on the lam was too sick to make a court appearance Thursday, attorneys said.
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Convicted drunk driver caught driving… Continue reading

Allowing Discretion in Drug Sentencing Is a Step in the Right Direction but Racism Still Runs Deep.?

Question by kijarra m: Allowing discretion in drug sentencing is a step in the right direction but racism still runs deep.?
Allowing discretion in drug sentencing is a step in the right direction but we still have a long way to go before we right any of the wrongs… Continue reading

Obama Signs Bill Reducing Cocaine Sentencing Gap

Obama signs bill reducing cocaine sentencing gap
President Obama signed a bill Tuesday reducing the disparity in penalties for the use of crack and powder cocaine, according to the White House.
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Senate Deducts Brownie Points for Devil’s Food Dopers
As President Obama signs a new law… Continue reading

Why Is the Sentencing Different in Grams for Crack Cocaine?

Question by MysticNight13: why is the sentencing different in grams for crack cocaine?
Okay i know it sounds confusing but hears what i mean.
whatever kind of cociane, whether it be powder or just crack,why is the sentecing of having a certain amount of grams the way it is?… Continue reading

Congress Passes Bill to Reduce Disparity in Crack, Powder Cocaine Sentencing

Congress passes bill to reduce disparity in crack, powder cocaine sentencing
Congress on Wednesday changed a 25-year-old law that has subjected tens of thousands of African Americans to long prison terms for crack cocaine convictions while giving far more lenient treatment to those, mainly whites, caught with the powder form… Continue reading

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