Steiker on Federal Sentencing Guidelines
This morning the Supreme Court heard arguments in Gall v. U.S. and Kimbrough v. U.S., two cases regarding federal sentencing guidelines. (Transcripts of arguments here and here.)
Carol Steiker, professor of law at Harvard University, evaluated these cases at ACS' Supreme Court Preview on Wednesday.
Professor Steiker discusses how judges from across the ideological spectrum reject the sentencing guidelines' harshness.
Professor Steiker explains how the Court will likely evaluate the importance of judicial discretion.
Professor Steiker concludes that it is likely that the defendants will win Gall and Kimbrough.
Professor Steiker previews the federal sentencing cases the Supreme Court will hear during the 2007-2008 Term (p1).
Professor Steiker previews the federal sentencing cases the Supreme Court will hear during the 2007-2008 Term (p2).
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