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The War on Judicial Sentencing Discretion

The face of federal sentencing law, policy and practice has changed dramatically over the past year ' not just for individual criminal defendants, but for corporations as well. Sentencing laws that were stiff before have now become even more onerous, and the opportunities for leniency under the new regime are scarce. This article discusses the legislative and policy changes that specifically impact sentencing for corporations.

16 minute read May 07, 2004 at 11:37 AM
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Justin A. Thornton and Mark H. Allenbaugh
The War on Judicial Sentencing Discretion

The face of federal sentencing law, policy and practice has changed dramatically over the past year ' not just for individual criminal defendants, but for corporations as well. Sentencing laws that were stiff before have now become even more onerous, and the opportunities for leniency under the new regime are scarce.

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