Tag: 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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How Do You File A Motion For Resentencing?
There are situations in which you can file a motion for resentencing, but those situations are limited in criminal cases.
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What are Prior Record Variables?
Some states like Michigan base their sentences on prior record variables. Make sure your PRV score is correct at sentencing.
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What Are Sentencing Guidelines?
Whether you’re in state court or federal court, the sentencing guidelines will play a role in your sentence no matter what.
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What is an Offense Variable?
Some states like Michigan base their sentences on offense variables. It’s crucial that you make sure your OV score is correct at sentencing.
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What is a Presentence Investigation Report (“PSIR”)?
The Presentence Investigation Report has a huge impact during sentencing, but its impact extends far beyond that.
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What are the Possible Sentences You Could Face After Conviction?
The courts decide a sentence according to the offense and the law governing it. There are various types of sentences you might get. Here is how courts decide a sentence.
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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.
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Will You Go Straight to Prison After You Are Convicted?
If you’re convicted of a crime, you may be sentenced to prison. But whether you go straight to prison depends on your specific case.