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Sentencing
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Sentencing Law and Policy
Shaming and handwriting requirements in sentencing for offenders who falsely claimed to be veterans
As reported in this AP piece, headlined "Montana Men Get Writing Assignment for False Military Claims," a local judge in Montana created a notable set of additional requirements in the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Seeking input and perspectives on “hot topics” in sentencing law, policy and practice
I am very excited that this afternoon I have the honor and privilege to begin teaching a new group of bright Ohio State students my Sentencing Law course. I have…
Simple Justice
Separating The Brock Turner Problem
For very good reason, more attention has been spent addressing Stanford prawf Michelle Dauber’s war against now-former Judge Aaron Persky for not being nearly as harsh as she demanded, but…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“MAGA Bomber” Cesar Sayoc sentenced to 20 years in prison despite LWOP guideline range
As reported in this CNBC piece, "'MAGA Bomber' Cesar Sayoc was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday for sending 16 mail bombs to 13 people around the United…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Charging As Sentencing”
The title of this post is the title of this notable new paper authored by Donald Dripps now available via SSRN. Here is its abstract: This Article connects two uncontroversial…
Sentencing Law and Policy
The long legacy of drug wars: Eighth Circuit panel affirms LWOP sentence for drug dealer as reasonable
As long-time readers likely realize, I do not blog much these days about how federal circuit courts are conducting reasonableness review of sentences — largely because there are precious few…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Split Michigan Supreme Court finds due process precludes use of acquitted conduct at sentencing
A helpful reader made sure I did not miss the rich opinions coming today from the Michigan Supreme Court in People v. Beck, No. 152934 (Michigan July 29, 2019) (available…
Simple Justice
Kopf: A Short Take on Evil
In the rush to empty prisons nicely evidenced by the passage and implementation of the federal First Step Act, I fear that the policy wonks and the judges who follow…
Target Letter
This Week in White Collar News: In Memoriam
This last week saw the passing of two titans of American law: John Paul Stevens and Robert Morgenthau. Both led remarkable lives and careers. Justice Stevens died last Tuesday at…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“The Vanishing of Federal Sentencing Decisions”
The title of this post is the title of this notable recent Forbes commentary authored by Brian Jacobs. I recommend the full piece, and here are excerpts: In civil cases,…