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SCOTUS Limits Sentencing for Supervised Release Violations to Rehabilitation

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In a 7-2 decision, the United States Supreme Court has limited the factors a district court can consider when sentencing a defendant for a revocation of supervised release. The Supreme Court held that district courts cannot...more

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Sentencing Commission Rejects Actual Versus Intended Loss Distinction

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The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines play an enormous role in federal sentencing. While courts are not required to follow the guidelines, the guidelines remain the starting point for determining a defendant’s ultimate sentence. For...more

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