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Restitution
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Sentencing Law and Policy
Sixth Circuit finds no problems with judicial factfinding for restitution orders
Main August 12, 2005Sixth Circuit finds no problems with judicial factfinding for restitution ordersIn this post, I spotlighted Blakely's applicability to restitution and other non-prison sentences as an issue that…
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Two of note onBookerfrom the 11th Circuit
Main June 30, 2005Two of note on Booker from the 11th CircuitThe 11th Circuit brings us two interesting Booker rulings today:In US v. King, No. 04-14021 (11th Cir. June 30,…
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7th Circuit coverage of restitution
Main May 20, 20057th Circuit coverage of restitutionIn this recent post, I spotlighted Blakely's applicability to restitution and other non-prison sentences as an issue that merits Supreme Court attention sooner…
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Reviewing the status of restitution
Main May 15, 2005Reviewing the status of restitutionI have noted in a number of prior posts the growing importance of restitution orders in state and federal courts and the uncertainty…
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7th Circuit, per Easterbrook, discusses reasonableness and restitution
Main April 4, 20057th Circuit, per Easterbrook, discusses reasonableness and restitutionI noted in this weekend post two circuit cases discussing reasonableness in dicta, and today in an opinion from Judge…
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Bookerdebate continues with another potent district opinion
Main February 4, 2005Booker debate continues with another potent district opinionThe circuit courts had started to take over the Booker judicial headlines with all the major rulings Wednesday (discussed here)…
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Judge Cassell’s continuing contributions
Main November 17, 2004Judge Cassell's continuing contributionsUtah District Judge Paul Cassell probably had already secured a place in my Sentencing Judge's Hall of Fame even before this week. But his…
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eBay sellers nailed for inflating bids
Mara Kent (Thomas Cooley) reports that eight sellers on the eBay auction site have been ordered to pay $90,000 in restitution and fines for making phony bids to inflate sale…
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Coping withBlakely
Main October 26, 2004Coping with Blakely I am back from Atlanta after having a chance to speak about Blakely with federal District Court Clerks and Executives. And, as well put…
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Seeking restitution on restitution
Main August 31, 2004Seeking restitution on restitutionBecause restitution orders are becoming more common in state and federal courts, many have wondered whether and how Blakely might impact such orders. As…