The DOJ announced it would encourage federal inmates who meet six criteria to apply to have their sentences reduced. What can we hope for? more

The Senate Judiciary Committee substantially changed its version of the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013 and sent it to the whole Senate for a vote. Read on for details … more

The Federal BOP compassionate release policy is a good mechanism for relieving prison overcrowding – that is, it would be if it were implemented well. more

The Supreme Court made a ruling in the Rosemond v. U.S. case on March 5 that concerns how accomplices in 924(c) drug and gun cases are sentenced. more

The Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 gives judges discretion to not abide by a mandatory minimum if they believe the mandatory minimum is unjustly high. more

The Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2013 would enable inmates to earn more time off their sentences. more

I have received a huge number of calls and emails from people asking me how the memo issued by Attorney General Holder affects their loved one’s case. For almost all of them, my answer is, unfortunately, “It doesn’t.” more