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SentencingStats.com recently completed a comprehensive analysis of the sentencing outcomes for defendants involved in the January 6th incident at the U.S. Capitol. This study examines 934 defendants who were convicted and sentenced through August 12, 2024. The findings shed light on significant sentencing disparities arising from the exercise of judicial and prosecutorial discretion, highlighting critical gaps in the current legal framework.
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consider nonretroactive changes in law when evaluating requests for sentence reductions, a critical tool for addressing outdated sentences.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.
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, 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, 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.