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Acquittals Criminal Convictions Federal Sentencing Guidelines

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UPDATE: The Imperative for Outlawing “Acquitted Conduct Sentencing”

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For too long, judges have been permitted at sentencing to consider anything they deem “relevant,” including allegations that were considered and rejected by a jury. So-called “acquitted conduct sentencing” clearly offends...more

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Sentences Based on Acquitted Conduct Will the Court Try Again?

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On Thursday, May 11, 2023 the Supreme Court will consider several petitions, presenting questions about whether and how federal judges can consider criminal conduct of which the defendant was acquitted in imposing sentence on...more

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