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14 Mar 2017, 7:18 am
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are guidelines that judges consider when determining an appropriate sentence for someone who has been convicted of a federal crime. [read post]
5 Aug 2015, 5:03 am
Our High Court ruled that so long as Michigan's sentencing process requires trial judges to make findings of fact to which a defendant does not confess or that a jury did not determine beyond a reasonable doubt, that process was unconstitutional.Scrapping the sentencing guidelines, the Supreme Court further mandated that sentencing judges must now treat the sentencing guidelines as "advisory only". [read post]
9 Dec 2014, 7:49 am
A North Carolina defendant has a common law right to be personally present when a criminal sentence is pronounced. [read post]
27 Aug 2020, 10:24 am
Are You Serving a Lengthy Sentence? [read post]
27 Nov 2018, 10:49 am
Below that amount, the base sentence is 0. [read post]
5 Dec 2018, 10:41 am
His sentence included a $525 discretionary fine. [read post]
8 May 2015, 5:55 am
In order to make sure that sentences are accorded to the seriousness of the crime and that people with similar criminal record get similar sentences, judges have sentencing guidelines. [read post]
29 Jun 2018, 1:15 pm
“Mandatory sentencing laws: Undermining the effectiveness of determinate sentencing reform. [read post]
14 Jan 2018, 8:20 am
Virginia drug sentencing – Fairfax criminal lawyer weighs in Virginia drug sentencing involves dealing with a tough sentencing statute Virginia drug sentencing can involve stiff penalties. [read post]
4 Feb 2009, 12:37 pm
I just received via e-mail this notice of a new report from the folks at The Sentencing Project: A new report by The Sentencing Project highlights 17 states that enacted sentencing and corrections reforms in 2008. [read post]
1 Nov 2011, 9:10 am
[JURIST] The US Sentencing Commission (USSC) [official website] released new guidelines [materials] Tuesday that will reduce the federal minimum sentencing guidelines for those convicted on charges related to crack cocaine. [read post]
2 Dec 2019, 9:46 am
Sentencing is not a strictly codified […] The post What Do Judges Consider in Sentencing? [read post]
24 Sep 2018, 7:00 am
How does the judge decide the sentence? [read post]
12 Feb 2013, 9:43 am
There is a suspended sentence and there is a deferred sentence. [read post]
9 Nov 2008, 5:23 am
Previously noted here, both the government and defense filed their sentencing memos in a case with arguments far apart on what should be the appropriate sentence for the defendants found guilty following a reinsurance contract between AIG and General Re.... [read post]
5 Aug 2022, 7:27 am
Wong: Nominee for Commissioner of the United States Sentencing CommissionCandice C. [read post]
11 Jun 2013, 2:30 am
Maybe it's the Texas system where the jury issues the sentence... [read post]
26 Jun 2019, 12:49 am
What does a suspended sentence mean? [read post]
2 Dec 2011, 7:42 am
In either case, the sentences on two such offenses must be concurrent. [read post]
8 Jul 2013, 10:25 am
A potential death sentence is the only type of sentence a jury has a role in. [read post]
