Sentencing Law & Policy

The title of this post is the title of this recent New York Law Journal essay by Paul Shechtman. The piece merits a full read, as it highlights recent developments on acquitted conduct sentencing and various aspects of the new... Douglas A. Berman Federal Sentencing Guidelines Procedure and Proof at Sentencing Who Sentences

As noted in this prior post, I have started a series of posts here on the topic of "Booker at 20," partially in conjunction with a forthcoming issue of the Federal Sentencing Reporter on the topic. Helpfully, a few FSR... Douglas A. Berman Booker and Fanfan Commentary Booker in district courts Data on sentencing Detailed sentencing data Who Sentences

I have just finished listening to today's hearing as part of the state court sentencing in Trump v. New York, at the end of which he received the expected sentence of "unconditional discharge." The event was full of interesting elements... Douglas A. Berman Celebrity sentencings Offender Characteristics Offense Characteristics Procedure and Proof at Sentencing White-collar sentencing