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Sentencing Law and Policy
“Giving Guidance to the Guidelines”
Main September 3, 2018"Giving Guidance to the Guidelines"The title of this post is the title of this paper by Jelani Jefferson Exum recently posted to SSRN. Here is its abstract:…
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After 40+ years as a senator, Orrin Hatch now expresses concerns about acquitted conduct to promote Judge Kavanaugh’s elevation
Main September 2, 2018After 40+ years as a senator, Orrin Hatch now expresses concerns about acquitted conduct to promote Judge Kavanaugh's elevationI am always pleased when politicians show a willingness…
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“State Legislatures and Solving the Eighth Amendment Ratchet Puzzle”
Main September 1, 2018"State Legislatures and Solving the Eighth Amendment Ratchet Puzzle"The title of this post is the title of this paper recently posts to SSRN and authored by Jeffrey…
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“Judging Risk”
Main August 31, 2018"Judging Risk"The title of this post is the title of this article authored by Brandon Garrett and John Monahan now available via SSRN. Here is its abstract:…
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Prison chief explains his “non-political approach” to sentencing and prison reforms
Main August 30, 2018Prison chief explains his "non-political approach" to sentencing and prison reformsJohn Wetzel, who serves as chair of The Council of State Governments Justice Center, president of the…
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Is Jeff Sessions’ opposition to modest sentencing reforms going to cost him his job as Attorney General?
Main August 30, 2018Is Jeff Sessions' opposition to modest sentencing reforms going to cost him his job as Attorney General?The question in the title of this post — which I…
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Texas jury hands down 15-year prison term after convicting police officer of murder for shooting unarmed teen
Main August 29, 2018Texas jury hands down 15-year prison term after convicting police officer of murder for shooting unarmed teenAs reported by CNN here under the headline "Ex-officer sentenced to…
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A thorough review of Judge Kavanaugh’s criminal case work on the DC CIrcuit
Main August 29, 2018A thorough review of Judge Kavanaugh's criminal case work on the DC CIrcuitOver at SCOTUSblog, Rory Little has this lengthy post providing a detailed review of Judge…
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Maryland top court issues lengthy split opinions on application of Eighth Amendment limits on juve life sentences
Main August 29, 2018Maryland top court issues lengthy split opinions on application of Eighth Amendment limits on juve life sentencesThe Maryland Court of Appeals handed down today a very lengthy…
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A notable (and curious?) call for criminal justice reform that serves as another sign of new political times
Main August 27, 2018A notable (and curious?) call for criminal justice reform that serves as another sign of new political timesThe passing of John McCain this weekend led me to…