<div class="mainContainerBoxGradient"><div class="subContainer"><div class="full"><div class="videoContent"><h3>Episode 40: Financial Penalties in Sex Offense Cases</h3><p><em>(Published May 8, 2026)</em>  In this episode, USSC staff review financial penalties and assessments made in sex offense cases, including the difference between mandatory and discretionary restitution, the special assessments for both the Amy Vicky Andy Act and the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, and much more.</p></div></div></div></div>

Episode 40: Financial Penalties in Sex Offense Cases(Published May 8, 2026) In this episode, USSC staff review financial penalties and assessments made in sex offense cases, including the difference between mandatory and discretionary restitution, the special assessments for both the Amy Vicky Andy Act and the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, and much more.

Episode 40: Financial Penalties in Sex Offense Cases<p><em>(Published May 8, 2026)</em> &nbsp;In this episode, USSC staff review financial penalties and assessments made in sex offense cases, including the difference between mandatory and discretionary restitution, the special assessments for both the&nbsp;Amy Vicky Andy Act and the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, and much more.</p>

Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 40

Brought to you by the Office of Education &amp; Sentencing Practice, Sentencing Practice Talk is a podcast series designed to inform those interested in federal sentencing on guideline application issues. Topics range from frequently asked questions on the HelpLine, to sentencing practice tips, to recent case law developments. The information presented is intended to aid those involved in federal sentencing in the proper application of the guidelines and relevant case law. It does not represent the official position of the Commission and should not be cited as such. Listeners are advised to conduct their own independent research.

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Brought to you by the Office of Education & Sentencing Practice, Sentencing Practice Talk is a podcast series designed to inform those interested in federal sentencing on guideline application issues. Topics range from frequently asked questions on the HelpLine, to sentencing practice tips, to recent case law developments. The information presented is intended to aid those involved in federal sentencing in the proper application of the guidelines and relevant case law. It does not represent the official position of the Commission and should not be cited as such. Listeners are advised to conduct their own independent research.

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