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Bloomberg News Quotes Mark Allenbaugh Regarding Sentencing Commission Policy Test in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals

November 1, 2024 By Darren Kramer

Bloomberg Law asked our President and Chief Research Officer, Mark Allenbaugh, to weigh in on a significant legal challenge to the U.S. Sentencing Commission’s policy on compassionate release. This policy allows courts to consider nonretroactive changes in law when evaluating requests for sentence reductions, a critical tool for addressing outdated sentences. However, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) argues that this policy exceeds the Commission’s statutory authority, claiming it effectively makes nonretroactive laws retroactive.

Law360: Ex-Chicago Politician’s Case May Further Curb Fraud Theories

October 29, 2024 By Darren Kramer

Will Thompson v. United States Redefine Fraud Laws?

The Supreme Court’s Thompson v. United States could redefine federal fraud law, specifically limiting charges to explicit falsehoods. Currently, misleading statements—even half-truths—are often treated as fraud, but Thompson challenges this interpretation, highlighting a split between circuits. If the Court narrows the definition, fraud prosecutions may only target direct lies, impacting both charges and plea deals.

SentencingStats.com, Inc. Strengthens Advisory Board with Appointment of former Federal Public Defender, Donna Lee Elm

September 16, 2024 By Darren Kramer

Donna Lee Elm Joins Sentencing Stats Advisory Board

SentencingStats.com, a leading provider of federal sentencing analytics and artificial intelligence solutions for sentencing analysis, is proud to announce it has been selected for a Level 4 founder grant from Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, a global program that helps early-stage companies scale their businesses.

SentencingStats.com Awarded $150,000 Azure grant increase from Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

June 14, 2024 By Darren Kramer

SentencingStats.com Receives Founder Grant from Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

January 19, 2024 By Darren Kramer

SentencingStats.com, a leading provider of federal sentencing analytics and artificial intelligence solutions for sentencing analysis, is proud to announce that it has been selected for a founder grant from Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, a global program that helps early-stage companies scale their businesses.

Washington Post taps Sentencing Stats for Jan 6 Analysis

January 7, 2024 By Darren KramerLeave a comment

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SentencingStats.com was once again tapped by the Washington Post to supply analytics and a quote from our President and Chief Research Officer, Mark Allenbaugh.

Zero Point Offender Amendment (Amendment 821 Part B) Video Guide

December 28, 2023 By Darren Kramer

Sentencing Stats official Video guide to to U.S. Sentencing Commission’s Amendment 821, §4A1.1 Part B (retroactive), otherwise known as the Zero Point Offender amendment.

Retroactive Application of Amendment 821 Part B: Zero Point Offender Infographic

October 10, 2023 By Darren Kramer

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Sentencing Stats official Infographic Guide to U.S. Sentencing Commission’s Amendment 821, §4A1.1 PartB (retroactive), otherwise known as the Zero Point Offender reduction.

Law360: How Zero-Point Offender Change Should Work Retroactively

October 7, 2023 By Mark AllenbaughLeave a comment

Read the latest expert opinion on Law360. co-authored by SentencingStats.com President Mark Allenbaugh, advisor Doug Passon legendary Federal attorney Alan Ellis predict how the Zero-Point Offender amendment (Amendment 821 Part A) will be implemented.

Retroactive Application of Amendment 821 Part A: Status Points Amendment Infographic

October 3, 2023 By Darren Kramer

Sentencing Stats official Infographic Guide to U.S. Sentencing Commission’s Amendment 821, §4A1.1 Part A (retroactive), otherwise known as Criminal History Status Points reduction.

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