United States Attorney General Wants Reforms in America’s Justice System

United States Attorney General Wants Reforms In America’s Justice System
US Attorney General Eric Holder has called for major changes to the country’s criminal justice system, announcing measures aimed at easing prison overcrowdin…

Billings man sent to prison for shooting
Raymond was ordered to pay $ 25,000 in restitution, and Knisely agreed to recommend him for a drug treatment program at the state prison in Deer Lodge. The judge also ordered Raymond to serve an additional suspended prison term of five years for selling … Read more on Billings Gazette

County program reclaims addicts' lives, saves taxpayer money
Hotchkiss was one of the early participants of the county's Drug Treatment Alternative to Prison program (DTAP), which allows people charged with drug possession to enter into treatment followed by intensive probation. Now, nearly three years after … Read more on Arizona Daily Star

Judge orders Lincoln Heights burglar to pay 000 to victims
The judge allowed Clement to enter into a drug treatment program for offenders and sentenced him to 19 months in prison. Clement must also pay more than $ 40,000 in restitution to the victims. The prosecutor said that without a plea deal a guilty … Read more on KREM.com (registration)