A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal byU.S. basketball star Brittney Grinerof her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA's P...
A Russian court has rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington.
By Jim Heintz ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW — Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies reported Monday, amid talks between the U.S. and Russia that could lead to a high-profile prisone...
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This article reports that in July 2004 a 49-year-old man's appeal against a 36-month jail sentence for drug possession was dismissed by the Malay High Court. The court held that being HIV-positive was an insufficient ground for an appeal against a jail sentence. Despite the offender's gui...
Such laws have been criticized for sometimes requiring long sentences for nonviolent offenders whose crimes may include petty theft or drug possession. Persons found incapable of understanding the nature of their crimes or of helping in their defense are often committed to mental institutions for period...
First-time minor offenses are the most likely cases to be eligible for a deferred sentence. This may include simple drug possession for personal use, traffic violations, or public intoxication. It may be much more difficult to get a deferred sentence offer with a prior criminal record, after ...
Winona, MN (KROC-AM News) - A woman convicted of charges connected to a major drug bust in southeastern Minnesota has been given a jail sentence. According to the charges in the case, 49-year-old Tonya Sherrice McCain was arrested last December after she was caught in possession of a ...