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Court to weigh deference to U.S. Sentencing Commission’s interpretations of its guidelines

Before imposing a sentence on a federal criminal defendant, a district judge must apply the federal sentencing guidelines for the defendant’s offense and criminal history and take...

Economic Crimes See Meaningful Changes By Sentencing Commission

The US Sentencing Commission's recommendation to into effect on November 1, 2026. Here is what it means for defendants.

Sentencing Discretion-Sentencing Factors

Powell was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm, both as a repeat offender. The post Sentencin...

Could A Criminal Sentencing Case Upend Loper Bright?

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is concerned that a ruling instructing trial courts to defer to the U.S. Sentencing Commission's interpretation of federal sentencing guidel...

Criminal – Federal Criminal Rule 32 wasn’t violated during sentencing

Although the district court imposed its sentence before hearing the entirety of defense counsel’s sentencing arguments, because the defense counsel then stated that he thought he “...

DOJ Spotlights ISIS Material-Support Sentencing and Philadelphia Election-Fraud Charges

The Justice Department’s latest announcements highlight two very different—but equally notable—federal criminal matters: a terrorism-related sentencing in Connecticut and voting-re...

Criminal – Court creates circuit split over sentencing enhancement

Where the district court imposed a sentencing enhancement because two out of three serial numbers on the recovered firearm had been modified, such that only one digit of the seven-...

DOJ Spotlights ISIS Material-Support Sentencing and Philadelphia Election-Fraud Charges

The Justice Department’s latest announcements highlight two very different—but equally notable—federal criminal matters: a terrorism-related sentencing in Connecticut and voting-re...

Sentencing Disparity-Consecutive Versus Concurrent Sentences

Wesley pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon after participating in a shootout outside a Milwaukee bar in which multiple gunshots struck nearby buildings, businesses, v...

Court unlikely to alter deference to sentencing guidelines commentary

In Beaird v. United States, argued on Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Supreme Court considered when courts should defer to the U.S. Sentencing Commission’s commentary interpreting the federa...

Criminal – Court construes firearm enhancement

Where a court imposes a two-level firearm enhancement pursuant to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual § 2B1.1(b)(16)(B), the weapon must have facilitated or had the potential to faci...

Four sentenced in Madison fentanyl, meth trafficking case

Four defendants received federal prison sentences for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine as part of a large Madison drug organization. The post Four sentenced in Madison fent...

DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division Outlines Corporate Enforcement Priorities and Charging Factors

Vincennes Man Faces Sentencing After Guilty Plea in Federal Threat Case

A 40-year-old Vincennes man is scheduled to be sentenced December 10th after pleading guilty in federal court in the Southern District of Illinois. Ru...

USSC: Thousands Return To Fed Prison For Violating Supervised Release

The US Sentencing Commission released a report on violations of those under Supervised Release for federal crimes.

When Does a Case Turn Federal in North Dakota or Minnesota?

Criminal cases can transition from state to federal jurisdiction based on the nature of the alleged offense, such as violations of federal law, interstate activity, crimes on feder...

FBAR Willfulness, Recklessness, and the Excessive Fines Defense: Key Insights for Tax Professionals from United States v...

United States v. Rund, No. 24-1958, ___ F.4th ___ (4th Cir. Sep. 4, 2026), affirming 743 F. Supp. 3d 779 (E.D. Va. 2024) As tax professionals representing clients with interna...

Madison felon gets 6 years for possessing AR-style rifle

A Madison man was sentenced to six years in federal prison after police found an AR-style rifle and fentanyl during a Sun Prairie search. The post Madison felon gets 6 years for po...

Government Report On Non-US Citizens In Federal Prison

Government Accountability Report updates on non-US citizens in federal prisons. The numbers are dropping.

Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Assault on Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Assault on Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Assault on Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Assault on Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Buffalo Man Sentenced to 80 Months for Fentanyl Conspiracy

(WNY News Now) – A 27-year-old Buffalo man has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Bryan Gutierrez, 27, of Buffalo, w...

Federal tactic of letting fentanyl walk faces congressional investigation

Federal tactic of letting fentanyl walk faces congressional investigation

DOJ Reaffirms Limits on Guidance in Environmental Criminal Enforcement

On September 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced revisions to its Justice Manual, reaffirming limits on enforcement based on agency guidance. Although announce...