At today’s public meeting, the U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously voted to adopt an amendment relating to the definition of “crime of violence” in the Career Offender and other federal sentencing guidelines. This amendment was the result of a multi-year study prompted by concerns and problems relating to the definition of “crime of violence.” The amendment, … Continue reading U.S. Sentencing Commission Adopts ‘Crime of Violence’ Amendment and Proposes Additional Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines