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)

This episode demonstrates how to determine if a statute is divisible relying on the Supreme Court’s holding in Mathis v. U.S. (Published March 2019)

This episode discusses the offenses specified in the definitions of “crime of violence” and “violent felony” and the analysis required to determine if an offense qualifies as a “crime of violence” or “violent felony” under the enumerated clause. (Published March 2019)

This episode discusses the force clause of the definitions of “crime of violence” and “violent felony” and the analysis required to determine if an offense has, as an element, the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person of another. (Published March 2019)

This podcast discusses the statutory and guideline definitions used in the categorical approach analysis. (Published March 2019)

This episode dives a bit deeper into the categorical approach analysis itself and provides key points to remember when conducting an analysis. (Published March 2019)

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)

How did we get here? This podcast provides an overview of the origins of the categorical approach and how it became an important part of federal sentencing. (Published March 2019)

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)

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)