The Acting AG issued new guidance for federal prosecutors "to ensure that prosecutors are able to exercise discretion in pursuing justice." The January 29 memo explains that the Trump era policy of charging the most serious offense and seeking the highest sentence is rescinded. And in its place, the old Obama-era policy on charging and sentencing will take its place. That means that prosecutors will have the discretion to look at the particular case and person, and then decide what the appropriate charge and sentence should be. This is a significant change. Let's see if our federal prosecutors will take the letter and spirit of the change to heart.
The SDFLA Blog is dedicated to providing news and notes regarding federal practice in the Southern District of Florida. The New Times calls the blog "the definitive source on South Florida's federal court system." All tips on court happenings are welcome and will remain anonymous. Please email David Markus at dmarkus@markuslaw.com
no
ReplyDeleteSo, they won’t threaten defendants with 40-life sentences just to get a 5-Max guilty plea or cooperation?
ReplyDeleteNah, too easy that way. People need to be reminded of the trial tax.