Thu, Nov 26 2009
| Breaking News: Office closed November 25, 2009 11:27 am |
|
Changes to reduce prison population won’t be easy By RONNIE ELLISCNHI News Service Among those is increasing the size of the parole board by two members which should produce more reviews and likely more paroles; a requirement that non-violent, non–sexual offenders be reviewed for parole after serving 15 percent of their sentences; credit for education and substance abuse programs; and for good behavior.
Lawson, who wrote much of the state’s penal code in the mid-1970s but who has criticized enhancements and stiffer penalties which have been added since then, said he’s “a little bit encouraged.” He has been trying to raise awareness for several years now about the problem of longer and longer sentences for less serious crimes and the impact that has on inmates and prison populations. “There is some movement and that is new,” Lawson said. “But they’re going to have to face up to some basic problems in the penal code.” Or as Whetstone summed up what Lawson told him: “The criteria (for sentencing) ought to be: Are we afraid of them or are we just mad at them?” The council will meet again on July 9. Ronnie Ellis writes for CNHI News Service and is based in Frankfort. He may be contacted by e-mail at rellis@cnhi.com. 
More from the Local News section
Delinquent bills can lead to power disconnect Wellness Center, school district come to agreement on usage Smokeout sparks debate on no smoking legislation |
Print this story
Post to del.icio.us
 |
 |
 |
||||||
|
||||||
 |
|
|
|
|
© 2008, The Glasgow Daily Times
100 Commerce Drive Glasgow, KY 42142 Phone: (270) 678-5171 
|
Popular Business directory links - Glasgow Apartments | Glasgow Attorneys | Glasgow Auto Dealers | Glasgow Auto Parts | Glasgow Auto Repair | Glasgow Beauty Salons | Glasgow Car Rental | Glasgow Dentists | Glasgow Doctors | Glasgow Flowers | Glasgow Hotels | Glasgow Insurance | Glasgow Loans | Glasgow Mortgages | Glasgow Movers | Glasgow Pizza | Glasgow Realtors | Glasgow Restaurants | Glasgow Storage | Glasgow Tax Preparation | Glasgow Travel | Glasgow Featured | More...
|
|
Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. • CNHI Classified Advertising Network • CNHI News Service |
