White-Collar Crime Is Getting Longer Sentences — The New Guidelines Explained
Federal white-collar sentences are trending longer as updated U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and enforcement priorities push higher offense levels and reduced leniency at sentencing. Judges still weigh the §3553(a) factors, but loss calculations, victim counts, sophisticated-means findings, and cooperation decisions increasingly drive higher guideline ranges. This article explains what changed, how the guidelines are applied, and […]
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