Florida lawmakers passed a bill to increase penalties for child sex crimes and AI-generated material. Here's what to know.

Restitution plays a big part of our criminal justice system. However, recent studies have shown the practice to be both unfair and not effective. Now the Supreme Court has weighed in. Restitution is ...

Carried by state Sen. Bill Coleman of Ponca City, SB 1238 cleared the Senate in a lopsided 42–3 vote, according to KOCO. Lawmakers backing the bill argued that upgrading the crime reflects the deep, ...

At the end of every successful criminal prosecution, one question hangs over the heads of offenders, victims and attorneys. What will the final sentence be? While Kentucky has penalty ranges for those ...

BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - Supporters of a new Kentucky proposal argue that existing laws protecting children from abuse are outdated, having been established before the widespread use of smartphones.