Amendments to the evidence rules took effect December 1. There is a new rule for illustrative aids that are not summary evidence. Important changes to existing rules are in bold. Here is the full text....
The Supreme Court has granted cert in Esteras v. United States, 23-7483. Section 3583(e) of Title 18 states what § 3553 factors the court can consider when revoking supervised release. The statute does not cite 3553(a)(2)(A). Mr. Esteras thus argues that a judge...
In a case sure to confound philosophers as well as criminal law practitioners, the Supreme Court granted certiorari today in Delligatti v. U.S., 23-825. The question presented is: does a crime that requires proof of bodily injury or death, but that can be committed by...
One if by land and two if by sea, no more acquitted conduct for thee! The Sentencing Commission voted to approve amendments to the United States Sentencing Guidelines yesterday. If Congress does not intervene, the amendments will go into effect November 1, 2024....
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