Issue Paper: Compliant in the Box sentences
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The DC Sentencing Commission is proud to release its first “Issue Paper” which examines Compliant in the Box sentences imposed under the Sentencing Guidelines.
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Prior Crime of Violence
June 2019
At the June 18, 2019 meeting, the Sentencing Commission re-ranked the offense of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Prior Crime of Violence (D.C. Code § 22-4503(a)(1), (b)(1)). The offense, which was formerly ranked in Master Group 6, is now ranked in Master Group 7. The new ranking will be effective on July 15, 2019 and reflected in the 2019 Guidelines Manual which will be published in July. Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the Court shall apply the new ranking to pleas/verdicts entered on or after July 15, 2019.
Sentencing Guidelines Alert- June 2019
D.C. Sentencing Guidelines Alert- June 2019
The DC Sentencing Commission Releases its first Fast Facts
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The DC Sentencing Commission is excited to release its first “Fast Facts” focused on Homicide offenses sentenced in the District of Columbia. Fast Facts are intended to provide interested parties and the general public a quick overview of sentencing trends for specific offenses. This overview contains information on sentence types and lengths, Guideline compliance rates and offender demographics for a specific offense. Fast Facts will be released semi-annually with a new offense highlighted in each release.
2018 Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines
Monday, July 16, 2018
The 2018 Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual should be used for all pleas or verdicts entered on or after July 16, 2018.
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