Category: Appeals

The Tenth Circuit Reversed a state conviction based on a Batson Claim.

The failure to ask for a downward variance due to a pending deportation when the PSI gave clues to its viability serves as a reminder to all.

The Third Circuit vacated a sentence based on an improper sentencing enhancement concerning drugs and guns and the issue of physical proximity

Chuck Schumer Recently Began Considering the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

The United States Sentencing Commission Published a Report with information on Sex Crimes cases.

The Supreme Court Determined in Terry that "a crack offender is eligible for a sentence reduction under the First Step Act only if convicted of a crack offense that triggered a mandatory minimum sentence."

In Borden, the Supreme Court indicated that crimes that involve a Reckless Mens Rea are not suitable enhancements for the Armed Career Criminal Act

The Third Circuit granted a 2241 appeal in Holland based on the trade of a gun for drugs, sending the motion back to district court.

President Biden may flex the clemency power early in his term. Here's what those who are seeking sentencing reform should consider.

On Thursday April 15, 2021, Director Michael Carvajal Testified to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee. Director Carvajal testified on several topics including the state of the pandemic inside the Federal Bureau of Prisons, home confinement under the CARES Act, the state of programming under the FIRST STEP Act, and overcrowding concerns in relation to President Biden’s Executive order regarding the use of private prisons.