Sentencing Tables – How to Justice

Are Sentencing Guidelines Mandatory?

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Sentencing guidelines are not mandatory. They are advisory. But your sentence might still include a mandatory minimum.

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Some states like Michigan base their sentences on prior record variables. Make sure your PRV score is correct at sentencing.

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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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Most sentences in federal court fall within a sentencing range, but you can also get a downward departure. But is it worth the risk?