The DOJ Clemency Initiative
By : Chad Van Cleave | Category : Inmate Issues, Sentence Reductions | No Comments
28th Apr 2014
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
Brain Changes in Solitary Confinement Cause Loss of Grip on Reality
By : Viola Coulter | Category : Inmate Issues | No Comments
21st Apr 2014
Prisoners in solitary confinement have “their minds altered by an experience so fraught with risk that scientists require special dispensation to do it to animals.” more
Senate Judiciary Committee Amends Smarter Sentencing Act
By : Chad Van Cleave | Category : Bills | 1 Comment
7th Apr 2014
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
Compassionate Release Practices Found Lacking
By : Chad Van Cleave | Category : Inmate Issues, Sentence Reductions | No Comments
27th Mar 2014
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
Rosemond v. U.S. Affects Aiding and Abetting 924(c)
By : Chad Van Cleave | Category : From the Courts | No Comments
12th Mar 2014
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
By : Chad Van Cleave | Category : Bills | 1 Comment
6th Mar 2014
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
By : Chad Van Cleave | Category : Bills | No Comments
14th Feb 2014
The Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2013 would enable inmates to earn more time off their sentences. more