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Sentencing
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Sentencing Law and Policy
Should veteran status justify reducing or increasing the sentences of January 6 rioters?
The question in the title of this post is prompted by this lengthy new AP piece headlined "Feds seek tougher sentences for veterans who stormed Capitol." The piece merits a…
Sentencing Law and Policy
"The <em>Gladue</em> Analysis: Shedding Light on Appropriate Procedures and Sanctions"
The title of this post is the title of this interesting-looking new paper about an interesting aspect of Canadian sentencing practice. This piece was authored by Marie-Andrée Denis-Boileau, is availabe…
On Point
Shocking defense win! Sentence reversed for Gallion violation
By Wisconsin State Public Defender
State v. Randy L. Bolstad, 2021AP49-CR, 10/28/21, District 4 (recommended for publication); case activity (including briefs) Long, long ago, in a galaxy far away, SCOW held that when circuit courts…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Is it foolish to hope, after now 35 years, that Congress will soon fix the crack-powder federal sentencing disparity?
My twitter feed this morning was full with folks noting that today marks officially a full 35 years(!) since Congress enacted the notorious 100-1 crack/powder cocaine ratio disparity. The full…
Food Safety News
DOJ asks District Court to deny Michael Parnell’s petition
By Dan Flynn
The federal Department of Justice (DOJ) wants the federal court for the Middle District of Georgia to deny former peanut broker Michael Parnell's petition to vacate, set aside, or correct…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Should I give up hoping Prez Biden will soon make long needed nominations to US Sentencing Commission?
As we reach a full nine months into the Biden Administration, I must yet again express my frustration that there has not yet been any nominations to the US Sentencing…
Sentencing Law and Policy
"Staying Off the Sidelines: Judges as Agents for Justice System Reform"
The title of this post is the title of this notable new Yale Law Journal Forum piece authored by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack. I recommend the full…
Criminal
Notable (re)sentencing of another former Minnesota police officer for another notable homicide
Though not anywhere as high-profile as the conviction and sentencing of Derek Chauvin, another Minnesota police officer was just subject to state sentencing (actually a resentencing) for homicide. This local…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Notable (re)sentencing of another former Minnesota police officer for another notable homicide
Though not anywhere as high-profile as the conviction and sentencing of Derek Chauvin, another Minnesota police officer was just subject to state sentencing (actually a resentencing) for homicide. This local…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
Study Shows Restricting Prosecutorial Discretion on Racial and Gender Disparities Reduced Gender Gap of Men Being More Likely than Women to Receive Sentence Enhancements
By Tracy Thomas
Andy Yuan & Spencer Cooper, Racial, Gender Disparities and Prosecutorial Discretion: Evidence from Blakely v. Washington We investigate the causal effects of restricting prosecutorial discretion on racial and gender disparities. Blakely…