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)

Mini-Series Episode 22, Part 2: Imposing a Sentence When the Instant Offense was Committed While Serving a Term of Imprisonment or When the Undischarged Term is Relevant Conduct

Mini-Series Episode 21, Part 1: The Dark Web

What is the Dark Web? This podcast will explain what it is, where it is, and how the guidelines are impacted by a variety of offenses committed on the dark web. (Published March 2019)

Episode 19: The First Step Act of 2018

This podcast provides a general overview of the most recent bipartisan legislation addressing sentence reforms both on the front and back ends of the sentencing process. (Published February 2019)

Episode 2: Base Offense Level for "Conspiracy" Offense

What do the guidelines mean when they say “convicted of” a certain offense? Does that cover a conspiracy offense? Using a conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 1594(c) as an example, we will explain how to determine the base offense level under U.S.S.G §2G1.3. (Published September 2018)