Virginia’s ‘Second Look’ Law Attempts to Redress Excessive Sentences for Black Men
By S. Priana Aquino WASHINGTON, DC – Black men were sentenced to prison longer than white men…
Murder Victim Mother Tells Convicted Killer before Sentence of 15 Years to Life ‘It’s Like You Killed Me at Same Time’
By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – Anthony Pimentel was sentenced Monday to 15 years to life here…
Double Homicide Sentencing Leads to Emotional Statements from Victims’ Families
By Darling Gonzalez RIVERSIDE, CA – The double homicide sentencing of Daniel Garcia in Riverside County Superior…
New Arrest Leads to Heated Discussion with Judge over Relevance in Sentencing Hearing
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – Inoc Meneses Castano was here Thursday in Alameda County Superior Court…
After Gut-Wrenching Family Statements, Judge Sentences Defendant for Beating Death
By Julia Asby SACRAMENTO, CA – Victim statements are difficult, and for those losing a family member,…
Yolo Defendant with Gang Affiliation Dodges Sentencing Bullet; Judge Overrules Probation Dept, Grants Leaner Sentence
By Kelly Moran WOODLAND–– Defendant Angel Lopez dodged a “sentencing” bullet Thursday here morning in Yolo County…
Commentary: Time After Time, Discretion in Criminal Legal System Leads to Huge Racial Disparities
By David Greenwald We have seen in a wide variety of areas that, where police and prosecutors…
Victims Speak to the Court after Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Sexual Assault on Minor
By Julietta Bisharyan WOODLAND – A West Sacramento man was sentenced to 21 years for sexually assaulting…
Guns Laws and Sentencing Scheme
My Father’s Gun Charge Almost Ruined My Family. Fair Sentencing Saved It. By Kevin Harden, Jr. I…
Sentencing Delayed for Reyes; But Co-Defendants Sentenced to Prison Term, Probation
by Tressa Bryant Michael Reyes, Liberty Landowski and Lisa Humble faced their sentences, after a Yolo County…
