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Sentencing Law and Policy
The Sixth Sense
Main July 15, 2004The Sixth SenseM. Night Shyamalan has a new movie due out later this month, but I have come to read the Sixth Circuit's decision in Montgomery (background…
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Coast to CoastBlakelydevelopments in the states
Main July 15, 2004Coast to Coast Blakely developments in the statesIn addition to the decision by the California Supreme Court to tackle Blakely in a pending appeal, Blakely issues are…
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Action by the Supreme Court (of California)
Main July 14, 2004Action by the Supreme Court (of California) Showing how fast it can move, the Supreme Court of California today granted a petition for review in People v.…
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The Challenges for SCOTUS
Main July 14, 2004The Challenges for SCOTUSI argued below that the Supreme Court should take a Blakely case very soon in order to provide some additional guidance about what the…
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When and how will SCOTUS get involved?
Main July 14, 2004When and how will SCOTUS get involved?As noted before, there is no doubt the Supreme Court will have to speak on Blakely issues. But now the big…
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The 6th Circuit Speaks!!
Main July 14, 2004The 6th Circuit Speaks!!I had heard rumors that other circuits were soon to join the fray, and now in US v. Montgomery, 03-5256 (6th Cir. July 14,…
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Thoughts and holdings onBlakelyretroactivity
Main July 14, 2004Thoughts and holdings on Blakely retroactivityFiguring out what Blakely means for on-going cases is, of course, critically important for courts and practitioners right now. But also extremely…
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End of day news and commentary
Main July 14, 2004End of day news and commentaryThe Blakely news and corresponding media coverage is growing as everyone figures out how big this story is. The Wall Street Journal…
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Revised King-Klien BeyondBlakely
Main July 13, 2004Revised King-Klien Beyond BlakelyI am pleased to be able to provide here a revised and updated version of the stunningly comprehensive (still draft) article by Professors Nancy…
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What the….? (aka The 9th Circuit mumbles)
Main July 13, 2004What the....? (aka The 9th Circuit mumbles)Late yesterday I noticed this Ninth Circuit "Order of Remand" in US v. Epis, which cites Blakely. Here's the full text…