AltWeeklies Wire
Go Directly to Jail: The Latest Victim of the Economy Appears to be Bailnew
In Las Vegas, where bond is 15 percent of bail (most states are 10 percent), more are having to make tough choices when faced with having a loved one spend the night in jail. As a result, jails are staying occupied a little longer than they used to.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Ken Miller |
09-18-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Parolees Looking for a Second Chance are Finding it More Difficult Than Evernew
With recidivism rates in the state hovering around 67 percent and the attendant costs of continuing to house prisoners, their success or failure at finding jobs, at re-entering society, becomes more than just a concern for bleeding hearts.
Las Vegas Weekly |
T.R. Witcher |
09-10-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Suspect Charged in Murder of Rapper 'Fat Tone'new
A warrant that led to Jason Mathis's arrest supports the street rumor that Anthony "Fat Tone" Watkins was killed to avenge the death of California hip-hop artist Andre "Mac Dre" Hicks.
The Pitch |
Kendrick Blackwood |
10-04-2005 |
Crime & Justice
