Sentencing Law and Policy
WEB4 days ago · September 11, 2024 in Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Procedure and Proof at Sentencing, White-collar sentencing, Who Sentences | Permalink | Comments (2) "Fines, Forfeitures, and Federalism" The title of this post is the title of this recent article I just came across via SSRN and authored by Jessica Asbridge. Here is its abstract: Fines are ubiquitous in modern society, and they are imposed ...
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WEBTuesday, September 10, 2024 A reminder that kicking a cat down the road can get you sentenced to years in a federal prison. I am a big animal lover, especially cats, and so I was struck by this notable NBC News story about a federal sentencing today in Texas for kicking a cat. The story details that this cat kicking was quite extreme and horrific:
Sentencing Law and Policy: What do we know about JSIN and its …
WEBJun 28, 2004 · « Does Prez Trump's statement to clemency advocates to "get this guy home" constitute an enforceable commutation? | Main | SCOTUS to hear argument over First Circuit's reversal of death sentence of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev » October 12, 2021 What do we know about JSIN and its use in federal sentencing proceedings two weeks after its release?
Sentencing Law and Policy: "When Will Joe Biden Start Using His ...
WEBJun 28, 2004 · As of July 1, 2021, there were still 153,683 federal prisoners. Biden has hinted that he’ll start sooner rather than later, possibly even before the 2022 midterms, which is a big deal because of the politics surrounding the issue. The American antipathy toward clemency is one of the main motivators behind …
Sentencing Law and Policy: Notable ruling on meth sentencing
WEBJun 28, 2004 · « Federal judge sentences Michigan man who plotted to kidnap Gov to 16 years despite feds seeking LWOP ... and thereafter give other leader 235 months | Main | Fingers crossed that SCOTUS might review acquitted conduct sentencing enhancements ». December 28, 2022
Sentencing Law and Policy: New Senate bill to add defender ex …
WEBJun 28, 2004 · « "The effects of language on the stigmatization and exclusion of returning citizens: Results from a survey experiment" | Main | What might be crime and punishment echoes if Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade?. December 2, 2021 New Senate bill to add defender ex officio position to US Sentencing Commission. As detailed in this press release from earlier this week, "U.S. Senators Cory Booker ...
What exactly is going on at the federal prison in Atlanta?
WEBJun 28, 2004 · An investigation into alleged corruption at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta has led federal officials to ban several prison staffers and nearly empty out the prison, transferring about 1,100 offenders to correctional facilities in other states, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has learned. As of Friday, 134 inmates remained inside the Atlanta ...
Sentencing Law and Policy: "Racially Disparate and ... - Typepad
WEBJun 28, 2004 · « Rounding up some coverage and commentary on criminal justice issues in the 2024 race for the White House | Main | US Sentencing Commission releases updated "Compassionate Release" data report ». August 18, 2024 "Racially Disparate and Disproportionate Punishment of Felony Murder: Evidence from New York"
Sentencing Law and Policy: A deep look into Alabama's new
WEBJun 28, 2004 · The 2015 prison reform, also known as Senate Bill 67 sponsored by Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, focused more on fighting the bloated prison system. A new class of felony, Class D, was created for sentencing guidelines to include non-violent offenses such as minor drug possession and third-degree …
Sentencing Law and Policy: Bureau of Justice Statistics releases ...
WEBNov 30, 2023 · « "The Imperialism of Desert" | Main | Oklahoma completes execution despite clemency recommendation by Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board » November 30, 2023 Bureau of Justice Statistics releases "Prisoners in 2022 – Statistical Tables" Via email, I learned that the Bureau of Justice Statistics today released its latest yearly accounting of US prison populations titled "Prisoners in 2022 ...
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