Mini-Series Episode 20, Part 9: What Does Divisibility Really Mean?

This episode explores the difference between elements of a crime and means of committing a crime and provides tips on how to distinguish between them. (Published March 2019)

Mini-Series Episode 20, Part 11: Final Thoughts

This last podcast in the series summarizes what was discussed and provides some parting thoughts on the categorical approach analysis. (Published March 2019)

Episode 18: "Official Victim" in an Aggravated Assault Case

This podcast will discuss the interplay between the application of §2A2.2 (Aggravated Assault) and the Chapter Three Adjustment for Official Victim (§3A1.2) based on an unusual set of facts involving a road rage incident. (Published December 2018)

Episode 3: Relevant Conduct Principles in Child Pornography Offenses

In child pornography offenses, there are different relevant conduct principles depending on the offense of conviction. This podcast will review how relevant conduct operates for these offenses. (Published September 2018)

Mini-Series Episode 20, Part 1: Introduction to the Categorical Approach Series

This first episode introduces the series on the categorical approach analysis and will present an overview of the program and accompanying resources. (Published March 2019)

Mini-Series Episode 20, Part 3: When Do We Use It?

This episode discusses when federal courts use the categorical approach and will specifically identify the common statutes and guidelines where the analysis is used. (Published March 2019)

Mini-Series Episode 22, Part 1: Overview of §5G1.3

Overview of §5G1.3: What is the purpose of §5G1.3? In this episode, we’ll review the structure of the guideline that governs whether to impose concurrent or consecutive sentences when the defendant also has an undischarged term of imprisonment for another offense. (Published June 2019)

Episode 12: What is a "Stipulation" as Defined in §1B1.2(a) and (c)?

Stipulations should not be a surprise! You can’t stumble your way into a stipulation. This podcast will discuss what the guidelines say about when and how to calculate the guidelines when there is a stipulation to other offenses. (Published December 2018)

Episode 1: Revocations & Criminal History Points

Revocations can have a significant impact on criminal history scores. Learn how a revocation sentence can increase criminal history points and expand the time frame for calculating prior sentences. (Published September 2018)

Mini-Series Episode 21, Part 3: Hacking, Phishing, Malware

You may have heard of hacking and phishing schemes. How do those terms relate to the guidelines, and what information will I need to apply the guidelines correctly? We will explore real cases and the complex issues that have surfaced in some of these cases. (Published March 2019)