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Retroactivity
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Sentencing Law and Policy
Commentary on drug guideline retroactivity asks “Who’s Afraid of Too Much Justice?”
Main June 3, 2014Commentary on drug guideline retroactivity asks "Who's Afraid of Too Much Justice?"This notable new commentary in The Huffington Post by Megan Quattlebaum makes the case for the…
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Retroactive Revenue Raisers: A Taxpayer Win in New York; Problems Ahead in Virginia
When state legislatures are in need of additional funds – as they often are – it is tempting to enact retroactive legislation to bring more dollars into state coffers. Two…
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Top Texas criminal court, in split ruling, decides Miller is to be applied retroactively
Main March 15, 2014Top Texas criminal court, in split ruling, decides Miller is to be applied retroactivelyAs reported in this Austin American-Statesman article, headlined "Court tosses out sentence for Austin…
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Florida Supreme Court hears arguments onMillerretroactivity and application
Main March 7, 2014Florida Supreme Court hears arguments on Miller retroactivity and applicationAs effectively reported in this lengty local article, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments on whether…
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Michigan enactsMillerfix for current and future cases, just as its Justices are to consider past cases
Main March 5, 2014Michigan enacts Miller fix for current and future cases, just as its Justices are to consider past casesAs reported in this local article, headlined "Gov. Rick Snyder…
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When and how will SCOTUS take upMillerretroactivity issues?
Main November 5, 2013When and how will SCOTUS take up Miller retroactivity issues? The question in the title of this post is promoted by this local piece reporting on reactions…
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“Alleyne v. United States, Age as an Element, and the Retroactivity ofMiller v. Alabama”
Main October 20, 2013"Alleyne v. United States, Age as an Element, and the Retroactivity of Miller v. Alabama" The title of this post is the title of this intriguing Essay…
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New York Timeseditorial says “End Mandatory Life Sentences”
Main September 16, 2013New York Times editorial says "End Mandatory Life Sentences" The title of this post is drawn from the headline of this new New York Times editorial, which…
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Another effective review of the messyMilleraftermath
Main September 4, 2013Another effective review of the messy Miller aftermathThis morning's Wall Street Journal has this new article reviewing all the legal uncertainty which persists in state courts more…
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In lengthy split opinion, Minnesota Supreme Court concludesMillershould not apply retroactively
Main June 5, 2013In lengthy split opinion, Minnesota Supreme Court concludes Miller should not apply retroactively With thanks to the reader who made sure I did not miss the ruling…