We post news and comment on federal criminal justice issues, focused primarily on trial and post-conviction matters, legislative initiatives, and sentencing issues. A COUPLE OF NOTES ABOUT COMPASSIONATE RELEASE… Two decisions last week delivered some handy reminders to people seeking “compassionate release” sentence reductions under 18 USC § 3582(c)(1)(A)(i) that (1) a defendant’s being sick or … Continue reading ‘You May Be Sick, But You’re Still a Bad Guy’ – Update for November 5, 2020