Sentencing Archives - Federal Criminal Law Center

Can You Reduce a Court Sentencing?

Posted by Elizabeth Brandenburg
On April 9, 2025
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Criminal Sentencing, Sentence Reduction

After navigating a trial or pleading guilty, a person next faces sentencing. While states vary in regards to their sentencing process, judges in federal courts determine how the sentencing process should proceed. One of the most common questions that people navigating the sentencing process in federal courts ask is what steps can be taken to […]

Overturning Convictions Based on Double Jeopardy

Posted by Marcia Shein
On February 3, 2022
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The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides, in part, that no “person [shall] be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.” This is commonly called the “Double Jeopardy Clause.” Many people understand the constitutional protection against double jeopardy to mean that a person cannot be tried […]

What is the First Offender Program?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 31, 2019
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Federal Criminal Defense, first offender program

Understanding the First Offender Program Following a first arrest, it is common to end up experiencing a number of emotions such as confusion and fear. Because most people think that they will never end up facing criminal charges, it is often bewildering to be charged with a criminal offense for the first time. Continue reading […]

What are the Federal Sentencing Guidelines?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 25, 2019
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Federal Criminal Charges, Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Understanding the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Established in 1984, the Sentencing Reform Act created the United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Before this time, federal judges had much more discretion regarding how to sentence people convicted of criminal offenses. Unfortunately, this discretion sometimes led to unequal sentences for the same criminal offense. The sentencing guidelines, however, helped […]

Post-Conviction Options You Should Consider

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 11, 2019
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Criminal Convictions Reversed/Vacated, post-conviction relief

Options After Post-Conviction There are a number of possible options for a criminal defendant post-conviction, and an experienced criminal defense lawyer can help make sense of them all. While being convicted of a criminal offense can create some substantial obstacles in a person’s life, there are some ways to greatly decrease the resulting impact. The […]

Sentencing Errors & Appeals For Resentencing

Posted by Marcia Shein
On September 20, 2018
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Appeals, Resentencing, sentence appeal

A former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State physician was charged in December, 2017 of sexually abusing hundreds of women and girls under the guise of providing medical treatment and sentenced to 60 years in prison. The former physician was also later convicted in Michigan state court after a large collection of child pornography was found […]

The Constitutional Right to Bail

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 9, 2017
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Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Blog | Law Firm Of Shein And Brandenburg, Bail

Bail is an agreement that the court will authorize a person’s release provided that the person promises to follow any conditions listed by the court. If a person fails to satisfy any of the terms of a bond, he or she will be returned to jail to await trial. The Power of the Eighth Amendment […]

Can a Parole Board Decision be Appealed?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On September 8, 2017
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Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Blog | Law Firm Of Shein And Brandenburg, Georgia Parole Petitions, parole appeal, parole board

Parole plays a role in the lives of many convicted individuals. The purpose of parole is to help a previously incarcerated person resume life in society under the guidance of a parole officer. Two of these elements include helping a person with housing and employment-related issues. Additionally, parole serves the purpose of protecting society from […]

What is a Pre-Sentence Report?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On August 17, 2017
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Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Blog | Law Firm Of Shein And Brandenburg, Federal Sentencing, pre-sentence report

A pre-sentence report is provided to a court before the sentencing of someone who has offended criminal rights. These reports are prepared by probation officers between a person’s conviction and the date that is set for sentencing. The purpose of these reports is to be used by judges in cases involving felonies. The reports are […]

Should I Appeal My Conviction Sentence?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On July 7, 2017
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appeals process, Federal Criminal Defense, Sentence Reduction

Although you might feel that a sentence in a criminal case is an immovable challenge, there are still some options left for individuals, including an appeal. Some decisions, however, can be appealed if a conviction is unfair or a trial was improperly conducted. If there was any improper or unlawful element in your trial, it […]

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