51. What is less clear is whether the relaxation in mandatory sentences for repeat nonviolent offenders will open enough prison beds to accommodate the violent felons serving longer sentences. 52. We, the people, believe we can build a criminal justice system that protects the law-abiding and takes repeat violent felons off our streets. 53. While she favors a policy of no parole for violent felons, she also supports abortion rights. 54. Would have eliminated parole for all violent felons and required the state to build new maximum security prisons to house them. 55. A campaign aide to Gov. George Pataki repeatedly denied Thursday that he helped to arrange early release of violent felons in exchange for political contributions. 56. A state senator says they should, citing the fact that they are frequently assigned to visit potentially violent felons in dangerous neighborhoods. 57. Donald Newbury, one of seven violent felons accused in the killing, could face the death penalty at his sentencing Wednesday. 58. The Grieshabers became tireless lobbyists for a law to curtail parole for violent felons. 59. Walters favors severe prison sentences for violent felons, marijuana smugglers and repeat offenders, but he views first-time drug users more leniently. 60. Georgia, life for two-time violent felons. |