The U.S. Sentencing Commission has issued new guidelines for federal judges, saying it's OK for judges to give lighter sentences based on a defendant's military service, age, and mental and emotional state, the Wall Street Journal reports. The new guidelines will take effect in November.
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Federal judges get more discretion in lightening sentences
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