Criminal Law

Thousands of criminals spared prison go on to offend again
Thousands of criminals spared prison go on to offend againbr /br /More than 21,000 offenders serving non-custodial sentences committed further crimes last year, casting doubt over Labour's pledge to make the punishments a tough alternative to jail...

Clemency Recommendation in Arkansas
The Arkansas Democrat Gazette reports, "4-3 board vote urges killer be spared." In a 4-3 decision, citing ?unusual circumstances,? the Arkansas Parole Board recommended that Frank Williams Jr...

Dog spared death sentence as owner at fault
Dog spared death sentence as owner at faultA dog has had its death sentence lifted after a judge ruled that its attacks on two people were the fault of its owner. Judge Mark Horton said he was satisfied that Lilly, a Labrador collie cross, was not dangerous and that she has the potential to "provide both joy and entertainment to any future owner for years to come...

One more chance for addict with 175 crimes
One more chance for addict with 175 crimes"A serial petty thief convicted for the 175th time at a total cost to the taxpayer of more than £700,000, has been spared jail despite carrying out her latest crime while on bail...

Irish Pride!
This should've gone up yesterday, in honor of St. Paddy's day, but thanks to South by Southwest, I'm running a bit behind on everything, so you'll just have to forgive the lateness: (From The Smoking Gun, of course)...

Tens of thousands of criminals to be spared short jail terms
Tens of thousands of criminals to be spared short jail termsCriminals sent to prison for less than a year should be let off with a community punishment instead, the Government's sentencing advisers has said...