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June 19, 2018
Supremes Hold Plain Sentencing Guidelines Errors “Ordinarily” Justify Resentencing
June 19, 2018
Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Two Criminal Cases
June 19, 2018
Supreme Court Holds Decision Not To Grant Proportional Sentence Reduction Under § 3582(c)(2) Does Not Require Detailed Explanation
June 4, 2018
Supreme Court Holds Defendants Ineligible For § 3582(c)(2) Sentence Reductions Where Original Sentences Were Based On Mandatory Minimums And § 3553(e) Motions
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Sentencing Resources

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

Immigration Consequences of Conviction

Important resources for representing noncitizens in any case.

Immigration and Offenses Involving Noncitizens

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

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