I’ve Been In Your Shoes: What Is A Downward Departure In Federal Court?
Most sentences in federal court fall within a sentencing range, but you can also get a downward departure. But is it worth the risk?
Category: Sentencing
Could the Emergency Community Supervision Act Impact Your Prison Sentence?
Yes. Lawmakers proposed the “Emergency Community Supervision Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives this year. The goal of the bill is to reduce prison populations during pandemics.
Could the Prison Litigation Reform Act Impact Your Sentence?
Yes. So, if you have a loved one in prison who wants to sue the government, you need to know what you’re up against
Can You Challenge the Decision to Put You in Solitary Confinement?
You cannot challenge a decision to put you in solitary confinement. But you can file a lawsuit.
What Rights Do Prisoners Have in Supermax Prisons?
You do not lose your constitutional rights in supermax prisons. But these facilities place many restrictions on your life. These prisons limit your movement.
What Can You Do to Check Prisoner Status and Learn Specific Details About Your Loved One’s Sentence?
There are ways you can check prisoner status using an online records search.
What Does Beyond A Reasonable Doubt Actually Mean?
In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. What does the term "beyond a reasonable doubt" mean?
Can Your Sentence In A Criminal Case Change After It Starts?
If you're convicted of crime, a judge will sentence you. But your sentence can change after the judge chooses it in some circumstances.
What Is The EQUAL Act? How Could It Impact You?
Two U.S. senators recently proposed the EQUAL Act, a law aimed at ending the sentencing disparity for crack and powder cocaine.
What Constitutional Errors are “Harmless”? How does it Affect you?
Some constitutional violations even though errors are not erroneous. Those are harmless constitutional errors. As per this rule, courts do not consider unimportant errors occurring during a trial. It means that not all constitutional violations can get you a dismissal, a new trial or appeal otherwise.