Category Archives: Policy Changes
A Comprehensive Guide to New York’s Second Look Act
The New York Second Look Act is proposed legislation designed to allow individuals incarcerated in New York State prisons to petition for sentence reductions after serving a significant portion of their sentences. Specifically, the act would enable those who have served either ten years or half of their sentence—whichever is less—to apply for a… Read More »
Federal 4C1.1 “Zero Point” Offenders Reduction: 2 Point Reduction for Federal Inmates
SECTION 4C1.1 OF THE U.S. SENTENCING GUIDELINES CREATES ADJUSTMENT FOR ZERO POINT OFFENDERS Recently, federal legislators passed and enacted a new policy bill to be applied to the United States Sentencing Guidelines – a two-point adjustment for “zero point offenders.” This legislation, codified as Section 4C1.1 is geared towards offenders who have minimal or… Read More »