Tag: Fairness in Sentencing
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Are Sentencing Guidelines Mandatory?
Sentencing guidelines are not mandatory. They are advisory. But your sentence might still include a mandatory minimum.
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Explainer: What Happened To The EQUAL Act?
The EQUAL Act was bipartisan legislation with widespread public support. Now it’s stuck in the Senate. Why?
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A NYC DA Charged An Addict With Felony For Stealing Cold Medicine
A New York City DA charged a known addict, Mr. Randolph, with a felony instead of a misdemeanor for stealing cold medicine. His history of offenses was used against him to raise his charge to a four-year felony instead of offering a misdemeanor and drug rehabilitation.