01 Apr Double Jeopardy for Jussie Smollett Explained
Jussie Smollett is appealing his heavily covered conviction and sentence, arguing that they violate his right against double jeopardy.
Sentencing Reform Tag
31 Mar Lessons From The Sentencing Hearing For Jussie Smollett
The sentencing hearing for Jussie Smollett was unique, but it can serve as a lesson for other defendants preparing for their own sentencing.
29 Mar What Will Smith, The Oscars And A Slap Mean For Criminal Justice Reform
You can't go online without seeing something about Will Smith, the Oscars and an infamous slap. Learn about cocaine sentencing instead.
03 Mar Prison sentences aren’t productive. So why do we like them so much?
Would the people serving prison sentences in the United States be more productive doing something else? The answer, almost always, is yes.
10 Feb BOP Threatened Those Seeking FSA Time Credits, Court Filings Claim
According to new court filings, BOP officials have allegedly threatened federal prisoners who file habeas petitions over FSA Time Credits.
07 Jan A Look Back At Criminal Justice Reform In 2021
When we look back at criminal justice reform in 2021, we see highs and lows. But we also see a clear path forward for 2022.
29 Dec Judge Sets Hearing to Reconsider Sentence of Colorado Truck Driver
During Colorado truck driver Aguilera-Mederos's initial sentencing, the trial judge admitted that he felt restricted by Colorado law and did not believe the 110-year sentence was appropriate to the crime.
21 Dec 4.5 MilLion Sign Petition To Change 110-Year Sentence for Truck Driver
The 110-year sentence for truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos has already made headlines, but it feels like the prosecutor's "memento" from the case won't be far behind.
11 Nov Oregon Commutes Life Sentences for 70+ People Sentenced As Kids
Views on kids in the justice system are changing, and the Oregon Governor's decision to commute more than 70 life sentences reflects that.
04 Oct Study Shows Ten-Year Sentences More Common in United Kingdom
We normally think about the rise in long-term sentences as an inherently American problem, but the United Kingdom faces the same problem, too.