Sixth Circuit reversal of denial of compassionate release shows how appellate review can sometimes reduce sentencing disparities December 17, 2021
Another crazy long sentence resulting from crazy crude mandatory minimums after deadly accident in Colorado December 17, 2021
New BJS reports on “Probation and Parole in the United States, 2020” and “Profile of Prison Inmates, 2016” December 16, 2021
DPIC releases year-end report emphasizing “continuing decline of death penalty” in 2021 December 16, 2021
Though guidelines recommend federal LWOP sentence for Derek Chauvin, plea deal provides for concurrent sentence between 20 and 25 years December 16, 2021
Guest post: “Florida’s Catch-22 for the Innocent Defendant (and Others Wishing to to Protect Their Right Against Self-Incrimination)” December 15, 2021
Prison Policy Initiative publishes report on “Winnable criminal justice reforms in 2022” December 15, 2021
New BJS report documents big decrease in prison admissions drove 15% imprisonment rate decline in 2020 December 15, 2021
Death threats to Speaker Pelosi leads to 28-month (below guideline, above plea deal) federal sentence December 14, 2021
