Jan 19, 2026
There were big changes in federal sentencing in 2025, and more on the horizon for 2026. So enjoy the first episode of the new year, as we discuss it all with the fabulous Prof. Doug Berman (Ohio State University) and of course, the incomparable Mark Allenbaugh of sentencingstats.com.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Doug’s Tequila...
Dec 29, 2025
More than ever, we live in a country of selective justice. Some commit crimes with impunity and others are forced to run the gauntlet. The events of last week contain many stark examples, from prosecutions to pardons. So Mark Allenbaugh and I couldn’t wait until the new year to talk about it. So, here’s one last...
Apr 21, 2025
Although we often complain about the sentencing guidelines, this week, I find myself thankful that we still live in a country that has courts and due process, in the federal criminal courts. At least for now.
So today, we celebrate the death of guideline departures, lament the death of due process in immigration,...
Oct 14, 2024
Where we are born, how many times we were forced to relocate, and the kinds of things happening, or not happening, in our communities, our schools and other institutions in those locations are all important to give context to a client's life and choices.
But how do we tell those stories at sentencing?
Thankfully,...
Aug 19, 2024
It’s a gloomy night in Oklahoma City. I’m holed up in a hotel working on a capital case. But I’m in a dark place. Last week I saw a terrible injustice occur in a matter in which I was involved as a consultant. The lawyers did a fantastic job of making their case for a non-custodial sentence, but all of their...