Rounding up a few reactions to new federal sentencing guidelines going into effect
As noted here, the new US Sentencing Guidelines officially went into effect today. This formal legal development prompted a few press pieces that merit a round-up:
From Bloomberg Law, “Significant Amendments to US Sentencing Guidelines Now in Effect“
From FWD.com, “Federal Sentencing Commission Advances Meaningful Criminal Justice Reforms“
From JD Supra, “Good News for White Collar Defendants and Their Lawyers – Recent Changes to the Sentencing Guidelines“
From Marijuana Moment, “Federal Sentencing Commission’s New Marijuana Guidelines Directing Judges To Treat Past Convictions More Leniently Officially Take Effect“