A Quebec judge says Canada cannot have a separate judicial system for immigrants who come into conflict with the law amid a ...

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder are unconstitutional — a significant decision that is likely to reshape a portion of state law ...

The highest court in Pennsylvania ruled Thursday that the state's mandatory minimum sentence for second-degree murder was unconstitutional. Under sentencing guidelines, anyone convicted of the offense ...

Pennsylvania’s high court on Thursday overturned the use of automatic life sentences without parole for people convicted of second-degree murder, saying it violates the state’s constitutional ban on ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has struck down mandatory life sentences without parole for second-degree murder as unconstitutional. Under Pennsylvania law, a person can be convicted ...

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AT THE DECISION AND THE IMPACT ON THE CASES AND JOINS US LIVE NOW WITH MORE. SARAH. YEAH. JERRY. LORI, UNDER THIS NEW SUPREME COURT RULING, WE COULD SEE ONE OF THE LARGEST RESENTENCING SITUATIONS TO ...

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder are unconstitutional, delivering a decision long sought by criminal justice advocates. Pennsylvania and ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's high court on Thursday overturned the use of automatic life sentences without parole for people convicted of second-degree murder, saying it violates the state's ...

Sen. Julie Gonzales, seen speaking at the Colorado Capitol in 2025, is sponsoring a "second look" bill. (Photo by Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) Colorado lawmakers are set to consider a bill this year ...