Sentences with phrase «federal sentencing today»
In terms of the practicality of federal sentencing today, that seems to be largely the case.
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As detailed in this Chicago Tribune article and this AP report, Conrad Black received his federal sentence today.
Not exact matches
«The sentence imposed on NYK by the Federal Court today sends a strong warning to the industry and the business community at large.
Monserrate was sentenced in Manhattan federal court today US District Judge Colleen McMahon.
He was sentenced today in Brooklyn federal court, where he tearfully apologized for the «stupid mistake that I will have to live with for the rest of my life» and said he could not explain his actions.
NEW YORK, NY — Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that former New York State Senate Majority Leader DEAN SKELOS was sentenced today to five years in prison after having been found guilty by a federal jury of using his official position to obtain more than $ 300,000 in bribes and extortion payments that were paid to his son, ADAM SKELOS, in exchange for DEAN SKELOS's official acts.
Nine Foreigners bag five years jail term for illegal oil bunkering *** Two Nigerians Also Bag Two Year Jail Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, Lagos today December 15, convicted and sentenced nine foreigners alongside their vessel for illegal oil bunkering.
Former Republican Senate majority leader Joe Bruno — once a New York political powerhouse — was sentenced to two years in prison today on two federal fraud counts.
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is scheduled to be sentenced today for his federal corruption conviction.
Dean Skelos, former New York State Senate Temporary President and Republican Majority Leader, was sentenced today in federal court on corruption charges.
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner today reported to the Federal Medical Center Devens in Massachusetts, about 40 miles west of Boston, to begin a 21 - month sentence for sexting with a 15 - year - old girl.
A Federal judge today sentenced two police officers to two and a half years in prison for the beating of Rodney G. King.
Many today can still remember the 2007 case where a then - famous football quarterback, Michael Vick, was found guilty and sentenced to federal prison for promoting dog fighting and engaging in the torture and killing of dogs.
An ex-New York foundry owner has been sentenced today to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for attempting to sell fraudulent sculptures by the likes of Jasper Johns and others, the AP reports.Brian Ramnarine, 60, had previously worked for Johns... Read More
But I am certain this is today's must read for everyone working in the federal sentencing vineyards.
The 11th Circuit recently upheld his sentence as appropriate under today's harsh federal sentencing guidelines.
Tills, 74, has nothing to jest about today, given that a federal judge in Buffalo sentenced him Friday to serve 18 months in prison.
Though it has been an historic week, I am pleased to be able today to remind sentencing fans of perhaps the most surprising event in the last few days: the summary reversal victory by a federal sentencing defendant in Spears.
The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC Radio had a nice extended segment today (available here) entitled «Commuting Costs» with Professors Peter Henning and Rachel Barkow talking thoughtfully about the «possible ramifications of the Libby commutation on federal sentencing.»
But for anyone and everyone working in state or federal systems worried about the exercise of unfettered sentencing discretion, this Alfonso - Roche decision is today's must - read.
Since relocating to Texas, Ms. Rol has volunteered with the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and Clemency Project 2014, a working group of lawyers and advocates providing pro bono assistance to federal prisoners who would likely have received a significantly shorter sentence had they been sentenced today.
Earlier today, the Supremes ruled 5 - 4 that «federal judges have been improperly adding time to criminals» sentences, a decision that puts in doubt longtime sentencing rules.»
Less than two hours after it started, today's hearing of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the House Judiciary Committee, titled «Uncertain Justice: The Status of Federal Sentencing and the U.S. Sentencing Commission Six Years after U.S. v. Booker,» has come to a close.
And because Nassar is in his mid-50s, this means he likely will be getting and serving a functional life sentence in federal court before he is even sentenced in Michigan on the state sex charges that he pleaded guilty to today.
Two weeks from today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Claiborne and Rita, two cases that will explore what Booker really means for federal sentencing.
As reported in this official press release, the «United States Sentencing Commission today released a new publication — An Overview of Mandatory Minimum Penalties in the Federal Criminal Justice System (2017 Overview)-- that examines the use of federal mandatory minimum penalties and the impact of those penalties on the federal prison population.Federal Criminal Justice System (2017 Overview)-- that examines the use of federal mandatory minimum penalties and the impact of those penalties on the federal prison population.federal mandatory minimum penalties and the impact of those penalties on the federal prison population.federal prison population.»
A significant note from the Duke Law Journal by Joanna Huang with the above title has been posted today September 29 on the Sentencing Law and Policy blog According to Ms. Huang, ``... in 1987 the United States political and social systems lost trust in the judiciary and severely limited its authority by enacting the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.»
But I suspect non-lawyers will ultimately end up spending more time talking about the federal sentences given today to Michael Vick and Conrad Black.