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January 18, 2019
First Step Act: The Sentencing Commission’s First Look
January 16, 2019
Justices To Decide If Blood Draw From Unconscious Person Is An Exception To Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirement
January 15, 2019
Justices To Decide The Application Of “Knowingly” In 18 U.S.C. § 924(a)(2) And To Address The Definition Of Generic Burglary
January 15, 2019
Divided Supreme Court Holds ACCA’s Element Clause Includes Robbery That Requires The Defendant To Overcome Victim’s Resistance
January 8, 2019
Sentencing Commission Report Finds Increases In Sentencing Differences Among Judges In 30 Major Cities
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Sentencing Resources

Materials that will help you argue for the best sentence possible for your clients.

Immigration and Offenses Involving Noncitizens

Defenses and sentencing arguments in illegal re-entry and illegal entry, harboring, smuggling, and transporting cases.

The Third Chair's Desk Podcast

The podcast is designed to provide valuable information and inspiration for federal criminal defense practitioners.

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