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.
Sentencing Reform Tag
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.
29 Jul Another Step Forward in Prohibiting Acquitted Conduct at Sentencing
The Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill will prohibit the use of acquitted conduct sentencing practice by various federal judges.
12 Jul Virginia joins the Majority of the Nation and Ends Jury Sentencing
Jury sentencing has faced growing criticism for years, but Virginia now allows defendants choose between a jury and a judge.
16 Jun With Supreme Court Decision, First Step Act Underachieves Again
The Supreme Court’s First Step Act decision in Terry v. United States is as predictable as it is disappointing for sentencing reform.
02 Jun Tennessee Justice Reform Bills Give Major Discretion to Judges, Boards
On May 24, Tennessee governor Bill Lee signed two new justice reform bills into law. Both bills provide mechanisms to reduce jail and prison populations and recidivism. But whether or not these laws actually achieve these reductions is still largely up to the state's judges
21 May Low-Level Cocaine Offenders Left Out to Dry With The First Step Act
The First Step Act provisions on powder-versus-crack cocaine sentencing were significant, but maybe not for low-level offenders.
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