Sentencing Commission
Found 3 free book(s)First Step Act - United States Sentencing Commission
www.ussc.govUnited States Sentencing Commission | Office of Education & Sentencing Practice Page 2 DRUG OFFENSES The First Step Act made changes to both the length of certain mandatory minimum penalties and the types of prior offenses that can trigger enhanced penalties. Changes to Drug Mandatory Minimum Penalties Section 401 Statutory Provision 21 U.S.C.
Demographic Differences in Sentencing: An Update to the ...
www.ussc.govNov 14, 2017 · Consistent with its previous reports, the Commission found that sentence length continues to be associated with some demographic factors. In particular, after controlling for a wide variety of sentencing factors, the Commission found: • Black male offenders continued to receive longer sentences than similarly situated White male offenders.
Adult Sentencing & Release Guidelines
justice.utah.govThe Sentencing and Release Guidelines (Guidelines) are intended to help structure decision making, incorporate a rational criminal justice philosophy, eliminate unwarranted disparity, and provide a tool to match resources with needs while maintaining the discretion of …