Sentencing Issues

February 01

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Sentencing Issues , Sex Crimes
Date: February 1, 2018
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How Does a Judge Determine the Sentence in a Federal Child Pornography Case?

If you’re facing sentencing for a federal child pornography case, the stakes are pretty serious. A conviction for receipt of child pornography (18 USC 2252A) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years in federal prison. A conviction for producing child pornography (18 USC 2251) carries a man...

March 19

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Sentencing Issues
Date: March 19, 2014
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The Impact of a Criminal Conviction on a Medical Professional

The Impact of A Criminal Conviction on a Medical Professional For anyone, a criminal conviction is an awful experience. A person could be incarcerated, placed on probation, be required to pay fines and costs, and they will have to live with the difficulties that come from of having a criminal record...

March 04

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Sentencing Issues
Date: March 4, 2014
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MIP Diversion at Grand Valley State University

In Michigan, there is a statutory diversion program for people charged with being a minor in possession of alcohol. The diversion statute which can be used by GVSU students is found at MCL 436.1703(3). It provides in relevant part: When an individual who has not previously been convicted of or r...

February 11

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Sentencing Issues
Date: February 11, 2014
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Is the prosecutor trying to use your prior criminal history against you?

Whether it is as a habitual offender notice or in scoring the sentencing guidelines, the prosecution will frequently attempt to use prior criminal convictions to increase the penalty in a new case. If you weren’t represented by an attorney and did not validly waive your right to counsel, you may b...