Judges gone mild.(mandatory federal sentencing guidelines)

Publication: Corporate Counsel

Publication Date: 01-DEC-05

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FEDERAL JUDGES GAINED A significant degree of freedom earlier this year, but most aren't taking advantage of it. The U.S. Supreme Court, in a January decision, ruled that once-mandatory federal sentencing guidelines must be advisory in order to remain constitutional. Though judges can now deviate from the guidelines if...

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