Why the judge couldn't send Puska to full life in prison in the Ashling Murphy murder trial
Judges in Ireland still cannot recommend minimum terms when handing down life sentences.
Source: thejournal.ie
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Port: Mandatory minimum sentences are a distraction from our justice system's real needs
"Remember, the goal of the criminal justice system is justice, not populating prisons."
Source: thedickinsonpress.com
Minimum tariffs on life sentences will ensure punishment fits crime and send zero tolerance message to others – Farrell
The setting of minimum tariffs on life sentences before a prisoner can apply for parole will ensure the punishment served fits the crime and send a zero tolerance message to others, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.
Source: finegael.ie
D.C. sniper's case for reconsidering his sentences is heard by Maryland Supreme Court
Lee Boyd Malvo's attorneys argue that his six life sentences should be reconsidered because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that barred mandatory life sentences for juveniles.
Source: wfdd.org
California ends mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenses
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday signed a bill to end mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug crimes.
Source: thehill.com