Language experts point out that certain sentence constructs using 'because' or 'why' can veer off into questionable ...

Chauvin could use a federal pardon as the basis to apply for a pardon ... In Minnesota, “most pardons are cases where people ...

The truck driver that crashed into a van off Interstate 5 in May 2023 killing seven farmworkers is scheduled to be sentenced ...

Benjamin Elliott stabbed his twin sister to death in her sleep. His defense was that he was sleepwalking but a jury found him ...

Remember: an independent clause is the ‘main clause’ that can stand alone ... This refers to a sentence in which too many conjunctions are used. While it is understandable and acceptable ...

It’s really a separate track for the justice system, and it’s designed that way,” attorney Laura Sutnick said Sunday.

The Senate is preparing to give final approval to a bill that could result in harsher prison sentences for fentanyl ...

A proposed bill aims to give individuals serving lengthy prison sentences an opportunity to reduce their sentence. Under House Bill 724, the Second Chance Act, those who have served at least 20 ...

Long's attorneys were trying to keep prosecutors from using statements Long made to police after he was arrested later that night. The judge said those statements, as well as statements from his ...

and that rehabilitative sentences can be more effective in reducing re-offending than a short term behind bars. It also adds new evidence for deciding sentences, for example for a young person, ...

could still face deportation and permanent exile from her family and home." Why? "Because the crime, like all misdemeanors, carries a potential prison sentence of one year, and is also considered ...