Charged with a federal crime in Houston can be terrifying and confusing. You're likely wondering...
Understanding Federal Sentencing Guidelines: What Defendants Need to Know
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U.S. Supreme Court Curtails Use of Safety Valve to Avoid Federal Mandatory Minimums
In a complicated and convoluted March 15, 2024 decision,Pulsifer v. United States, the U.S. Supreme...
U.S. Sentencing Commission Removes “Acquittals” From Relevant Conduct
On April 14, 2024, the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) unanimously voted to pass a...
Weight of Commentaries to Federal Sentencing Guidelines
The laws and guidelines governing federal sentencing have two things in common: uncertainty and...
The Importance of a Federal Sentencing Memorandum
A defendant’s federal sentencing memorandum aims to secure the best sentence possible for the...
Federal Sentencing: An Uncertain Landscape with Potential Landmines
FEDERAL SENTENCING: AN ALWAYS UNCERTAIN LANDSCAPE The Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) was part of the...
