Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 + Guidelines

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Background Information on the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 and the Recently Amended Guidelines

This information is being provided as guidance relative to the recent crack cocaine developments arising from the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. It is important to note that eligibility for any sentencing reduction arising from the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 or the amended sentencing guidelines that resulted from the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 is solely at the discretion of the district court judge handling the case.

Links
USSG Amendments to the Sentencing, dated April 28, 2011
US Sentencing Commission News Release, dated June 30, 2011
Fair Sentencing Act Statute
Attorney General Eric H. Holder’s Memo, dated July 15, 2011
USSG 1B1.10
Retroactivity of Amendment 750 (parts A and C)
USSG 2D1.1 Amendment
Order of Chief Judge Oliver, Appointing FPD, dated October 4, 2011
Order of Chief Judge Oliver, Authorization to Disclose PSR and Sentencing Orders, dated October 4, 2011

Questions or concerns relating to the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, please contact:
Christine Sason (216)522-4856
Diana Rodriguez (419)259-7370
Melissa Salinas (419)259-7370
Dennis Terez (216)522-4856