Episode 41: Exploring §5G1.3 (Published June 11, 2026) In this episode, Commission staff break down all things §5G1.3.
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 40
05/07/2026
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.
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 39
04/16/2026
Episode 39: Guidelines in the Field Series, Individualized Assessment (Published April 16, 2026) In what will be a semi-regular feature of Sentencing Practice Talk, this episode is part of the Guidelines in the Field series where we take a deep dive on a topic through the lens of an actual practitioner.
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 38
03/16/2026
Episode 38: Individualized Assessment (Published March 16, 2026) USSC staff cover a topic receiving extra attention following the 2025 guideline amendment to supervised release which introduced the term "individualized assessment." Lori and Pete offer guidance on the meaning of this term, review common misconceptions, and cover what is and is not an individualized assessment.
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 37
02/19/2026
Episode 37: Chapter Three of the Guidelines Manual (Published February 18, 2026) In this episode, Lori Baker and Peter Madsen focus on Chapter 3 of the Guidelines Manual and, in particular, the interplay between an increase at §3C1.1 for obstruction of justice and a reduction at §3E1.1 for
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