The United States Sentencing Commission published new statistics on compassionate release. From that data we can see several key ideas.
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Reckless Mens Rea Crimes Do Not Count for ACCA Enhancement: Borden Read More
In Borden, the Supreme Court indicated that crimes that involve a Reckless Mens Rea are not suitable enhancements for the Armed Career Criminal Act
Appellate Courts Split on Application of Safety Valve Read More
The Ninth and Eleventh Circuits came to a Circuit Split on the application of the Safety Valve.
2241 Appeal Granted in Holland by the Third Circuit Read More
The Third Circuit granted a 2241 appeal in Holland based on the trade of a gun for drugs, sending the motion back to district court.
Compassionate Release Denial Reversed in Owens Read More
In Owens, the Sixth Circuit reversed the denial of a compassionate release for a failure to consider the defendant's arguments.
Protecting Your Litigation: Biden’s Clemency Announcement Read More
President Biden may flex the clemency power early in his term. Here's what those who are seeking sentencing reform should consider.
Request for Revision in BOP Regulations for Time Credits Read More
Senators Durbin and Grassley have asked the Attorney General to reconsider a proposed regulation that would substantially affect the rewards for engaging in Evidence-Based Recidivism Programming.
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act Read More
The Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act is being considered in Congress to protect attorney-client communications
Compassionate Release Granted While Vaccinated: Bozon Read More
The District Court in Bozon granted a compassionate release even though she was vaccinated and also offered an important practice tip.
Compassionate Release Granted While Vaccinated Read More
In Hatcher, the Southern District of New York Granted a compassionate release to a person who was fully vaccinated.
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