The Supreme Court’s Decision in United States v. Rahimi: A Landmark Ruling on Gun Rights and Domestic Violence
On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a pivotal ruling in United States v. Rahimi. This case tested the boundaries of the Second Amendment in the context of domestic violence. The court’s decision, which reversed a lower court ruling, has significant implications for the enforcement of gun laws in the United States, particularly […]
Understanding How Prior Sexual Abuse May Influence Federal Sentencing Guidelines
In the complex and often rigid world of federal sentencing, judges are tasked with balancing the scales of justice, weighing the severity of the crime against the circumstances surrounding the offender. One factor that can profoundly influence this balance is the history of prior sexual abuse endured by the defendant. Under the federal sentencing guidelines, […]
