Friday, February 7, 2025 North Carolina state judge rules that "race was a significant factor" in capital jury selection. As reported in this AP article, "racial bias tainted the decision to strike …

Saturday, February 1, 2025 "Truth and Deception in Criminal Sentencing" The title of this post is the title of this new article authored by Paul Robinson and Hugh Rennie now available via …

5 days ago · Thursday, February 6, 2025 Alabama completes its fourth execution by means of nitrogen gas. As reported in this local article, "Alabama Death Row inmate was executed …

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024 "The Impact of United States v.Erlinger on State Recidivist Sentencing Laws". The title of this post is the title of this notable new essay authored by Chad …

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September 11, 2024 in Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Procedure and Proof at Sentencing, White-collar sentencing, Who Sentences | Permalink | Comments (4). Monday, September 09, …

Mar 22, 2024 · « Highlighting how new resentencing laws could help law students consider becoming prosecutors | Main | Intriguing discussion of judges' experiences with death penalty …

Jan 28, 2025 · This Reason piece about the Post's findings helpfully summarizes some of the key sentencing stories:. The investigation revealed a staggering lack of accountability for officers …

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Rounding up some reactions to Prez Biden's decision to commute 37 federal death sentences. Prez Biden's decision to commute the sentences of 37 of the 40 …