In a scathing critique of the modern criminal justice system, U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff has condemned the near-total ...

While jail time is part of his plea deal, it’s expected Rendon Dietzmann, 32, will not serve more time in custody. Dietzmann already spent at least 14 days in a Texas jail when he was arrested ...

Plea Bargaining:The memorandum stresses that plea agreements must align with the seriousness of the defendant’s conduct and the charges initially filed. Prosecutors are barred from using charges ...