Dec 10th, 2007 · The Supreme Court ruled Monday that judges have the discretion to impose shorter prison terms for crack cocaine violations than called for under federal sentencing guidelines. The decision follows a movement to bring sentences for crack crimes closer to those for powdered cocaine.
Dec 10th, 2007 · The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for judges to impose more lenient prison sentences for crack cocaine offenses than those set out by the federal sentencing guidelines.
Oct 2nd, 2007 · The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in two cases testing the limits of judicial discretion in federal sentencing. The basic question: should sentencing guidelines be considered advisory or mandatory?
Jan 29th, 2007 · Though it runs only two and a half minutes, The Apples in Stereo's "Sun Is Out" functions as a charming, modestly shambling mini-epic, complete with discrete movements that culminate in a full-on power-pop blowout. The effect remains infectious and beguiling throughout.
Dec 1st, 2006 · Incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has picked Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) to lead the House Intelligence Committee. In one of the only contested chairmanships for Democrats, Pelosi had sole discretion in the selection. Robert Siegel talks with Rep. Reyes.