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Republicans introduce bills to lighten criminal sentencing
A Republican-sponsored bill would allow judges to depart from mandatory sentences for certain crimes.
Quaker group hopes to boost state budget by reducing mandatory sentences
A Quaker group is testing the waters for reducing Arizona’s mandatory minimum sentences as a way to save money.
A push from the right: More conservatives joining fight to change sentencing guidelines
Since the late 1970s, rising crime has led lawmakers to require prison time for many non-violent offenses.
But some say eliminating the options of fines, work release, substance-abuse treatment and house arrest in favor of prison time can turn non-violent offenders into career criminals.
Now, as states face large budget deficits, calls for reforming sentencing for non-violent[...]
Haunted by history: Ash’s past as defender spurs his thus-far futile quest for sentencing reform
When Cecil Ash ran for the House seat in 2008, his pitch to the voters was that he would repair the state’s wreck of a budget. But a turning point came in his early days on the House Judiciary Committee.
Legislative panel to consider sentencing changes
A legislative committee meets Tuesday to consider making recommendations on changes to Arizona's criminal sentencing laws.
