Topic
Mandatory Sentencing
19 published works
Sentencing Law and Policy
PBS airing “When Kids Get Life”
Main May 9, 2007PBS airing "When Kids Get Life"I spotlighted in this post the new PBS Frontline special entitled "When Kids Get Life." My TV listings indicates that this special…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Another effect of extreme mandatory sentencing laws
Main January 15, 2007Another effect of extreme mandatory sentencing lawsA reader sent me this disconcerting story from ABC News discussing a recent case in which a 16-year-old Phoenix boy was…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Should Weldon Angelos get a rare commutation?
Main December 9, 2006Should Weldon Angelos get a rare commutation?The Washington Post today has this notable editorial entitled "Commute This Sentence: A clemency case not even President Bush can ignore…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Debating sentences for predator offenses
Main November 20, 2006Debating sentences for predator offensesThe Roanoke Times has this extended article on sex offense sentencing, which has this set up: "Authorities are trying to toughen the penalties…
Sentencing Law and Policy
A happy ending to a mandatory sentencing story
Main April 19, 2006A happy ending to a mandatory sentencing storyWith thanks to TalkLeft for this tip, I was very pleased to see this commentary from Debra J. Saunders at…
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Report from theAngelosoral argument
Main November 15, 2005Report from the Angelos oral argumentAs noted here yesterday, the Tenth Circuit this morning heard oral argument in the appeal by Weldon Angelos, the first-time offender sentenced…
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Still more criticism of House anti-gang bill
Main September 1, 2005Still more criticism of House anti-gang billIn May, the US House of Representatives passed anti-gang bill, HR 1279, which includes many new and increased federal mandatory minimum…
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Movement on mandatories?
Main December 7, 2004Movement on mandatories?There are this morning interesting discussions of mandatory minimum sentencing in federal and state systems. On the federal front, there is this potent op-ed in…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Brief (and compelling) weekend reading about mandatories
Main November 20, 2004Brief (and compelling) weekend reading about mandatoriesIn this post, I criticized Utah US District Judge Paul Cassell's decision in the Angelos mandatory minimum case for its summary…