A judge took a Toronto drug dealer’s race into account when he sentenced him for trafficking and possessing a loaded handgun ...

The Justice Minister brought the Bill to the assembly as families of Lisa Dorrian and Enda Dolan, who have campaigned for reforms, watched on. | UTV News ...

A Bennett man will spend the next two decades in prison after a violent attack on his wife, case prosecutors said nearly ...

Smothers, already serving a 52-100 year prison sentence for a murder conviction, pleaded no contest to a contraband charge in ...

Families who have advocated for changes to criminal sentences in Northern Ireland have spoken of “light at the end of the tunnel” as long-awaited legislation came to the Stormont Assembly.

Anna Nasset is an international speaker, trainer and author of the memoir “Now I Speak,” specializing in stalking awareness, victim rights and trauma-informed practices. Sheriff Troy Morton serves as ...

The Justice Secretary has been warned by violence against women and girls campaigners that cutting jury trials risks “unfair ...

If you’ve committed a crime, the ethical and smart thing to do would be to turn yourself in to the authorities. You then face ...

Under the proposal, a person would only commit first-degree extreme indifference murder if they kill a child, an emergency responder or victimize multiple people.

The state does not track the prevalence or provide guidance on the issue, leaving inmates to languish in jail and eventually sue counties for damages.

On Thursday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the creation of the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety to begin the process of transitioning people from crisis to stability outside of the ...

Supporters say the change would recognize work people complete in county jails while awaiting trial, including substance-abuse treatment, parenting programs and work assignments.