SlideShare a Scribd company logo
As an investigator with the Federal Public Defender’s Office,
you are assisting Assistant Federal Defender Lilly Jones with
gathering background information on offender Ben Smith, who
pled guilty to distribution of a controlled substance (5
kilograms of cocaine). Mr. Smith is being sentenced next
month.
In a 2–3-page paper, provide an overview of the following:
What are the sentencing guidelines, and how would they impact
sentencing in this matter?
Why were sentencing guidelines developed, and what is their
purpose?
How would sentencing guidelines impact the sentencing of this
case? Do they allow judges enough discretion when imposing a
sentence?
Should judges have more or less discretion when it comes to
sentencing?
What are the 3 most important things Ms. Jones should tell the
judge at sentencing about Mr. Smith to aid in sentencing?

More Related Content

Similar to As an investigator with the Federal Public Defender’s Office, you ar

Assigment #1 - Brief the Mayor
Assigment #1 - Brief the MayorAssigment #1 - Brief the Mayor
Assigment #1 - Brief the Mayor
Amanda Weissman
 
Essay On Green Revolution
Essay On Green RevolutionEssay On Green Revolution
Essay On Green Revolution
Christina Manalo
 
JUS(665)
JUS(665)JUS(665)
JUS(665)
Timothy Daire
 
JUS665
JUS665JUS665
Two assignments1. Watch the documentary Inside Job”, narrated b.docx
Two assignments1. Watch the documentary Inside Job”, narrated b.docxTwo assignments1. Watch the documentary Inside Job”, narrated b.docx
Two assignments1. Watch the documentary Inside Job”, narrated b.docx
willcoxjanay
 
Public Lecture Slides (3.29.2018) Sex Crimes and Criminal Justice in Japan (S...
Public Lecture Slides (3.29.2018) Sex Crimes and Criminal Justice in Japan (S...Public Lecture Slides (3.29.2018) Sex Crimes and Criminal Justice in Japan (S...
Public Lecture Slides (3.29.2018) Sex Crimes and Criminal Justice in Japan (S...
Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS) at TUJ
 
5. Choosing a System Jurisdiction Overlap - Drug RingcloseRev.docx
5. Choosing a System Jurisdiction Overlap - Drug RingcloseRev.docx5. Choosing a System Jurisdiction Overlap - Drug RingcloseRev.docx
5. Choosing a System Jurisdiction Overlap - Drug RingcloseRev.docx
ssuser47f0be
 
Problem Solving Courts
Problem Solving CourtsProblem Solving Courts
Problem Solving Courts
ronaldawilson
 
Part 1Law enforcement agencies are a very attractive target when .docx
Part 1Law enforcement agencies are a very attractive target when .docxPart 1Law enforcement agencies are a very attractive target when .docx
Part 1Law enforcement agencies are a very attractive target when .docx
bridgelandying
 
Writting assign.1 williams
Writting assign.1 williamsWritting assign.1 williams
Writting assign.1 williams
ajwilliams25
 
CASE STUDY XIII Phina Jeannite Dim KuntongNabirye Ab.docx
CASE STUDY XIII Phina Jeannite Dim KuntongNabirye Ab.docxCASE STUDY XIII Phina Jeannite Dim KuntongNabirye Ab.docx
CASE STUDY XIII Phina Jeannite Dim KuntongNabirye Ab.docx
keturahhazelhurst
 
Article Critique on Robert C
Article Critique on Robert CArticle Critique on Robert C
Article Critique on Robert C
Tracy Vertus
 
The History of the Pre-sentence Investigation Report Consi.docx
The History of the Pre-sentence Investigation Report Consi.docxThe History of the Pre-sentence Investigation Report Consi.docx
The History of the Pre-sentence Investigation Report Consi.docx
oreo10
 
Fitness to stand trial 01
Fitness to stand trial 01Fitness to stand trial 01
Fitness to stand trial 01
Udayan Majumder
 
Judiciary Times Summer 2016_print
Judiciary Times Summer 2016_printJudiciary Times Summer 2016_print
Judiciary Times Summer 2016_print
Nicholas A. Mancini
 
Juan J Malfavon pursuing criminal justice outline
Juan J Malfavon pursuing criminal justice outlineJuan J Malfavon pursuing criminal justice outline
Juan J Malfavon pursuing criminal justice outline
juansclass
 
Senior Thesis- New Thesis version
Senior Thesis- New Thesis versionSenior Thesis- New Thesis version
Senior Thesis- New Thesis version
Lance Hagen
 
United states supreme court justices
United states supreme court justicesUnited states supreme court justices
United states supreme court justices
jshivers
 

Similar to As an investigator with the Federal Public Defender’s Office, you ar (18)

Assigment #1 - Brief the Mayor
Assigment #1 - Brief the MayorAssigment #1 - Brief the Mayor
Assigment #1 - Brief the Mayor
 
Essay On Green Revolution
Essay On Green RevolutionEssay On Green Revolution
Essay On Green Revolution
 
JUS(665)
JUS(665)JUS(665)
JUS(665)
 
JUS665
JUS665JUS665
JUS665
 
Two assignments1. Watch the documentary Inside Job”, narrated b.docx
Two assignments1. Watch the documentary Inside Job”, narrated b.docxTwo assignments1. Watch the documentary Inside Job”, narrated b.docx
Two assignments1. Watch the documentary Inside Job”, narrated b.docx
 
Public Lecture Slides (3.29.2018) Sex Crimes and Criminal Justice in Japan (S...
Public Lecture Slides (3.29.2018) Sex Crimes and Criminal Justice in Japan (S...Public Lecture Slides (3.29.2018) Sex Crimes and Criminal Justice in Japan (S...
Public Lecture Slides (3.29.2018) Sex Crimes and Criminal Justice in Japan (S...
 
5. Choosing a System Jurisdiction Overlap - Drug RingcloseRev.docx
5. Choosing a System Jurisdiction Overlap - Drug RingcloseRev.docx5. Choosing a System Jurisdiction Overlap - Drug RingcloseRev.docx
5. Choosing a System Jurisdiction Overlap - Drug RingcloseRev.docx
 
Problem Solving Courts
Problem Solving CourtsProblem Solving Courts
Problem Solving Courts
 
Part 1Law enforcement agencies are a very attractive target when .docx
Part 1Law enforcement agencies are a very attractive target when .docxPart 1Law enforcement agencies are a very attractive target when .docx
Part 1Law enforcement agencies are a very attractive target when .docx
 
Writting assign.1 williams
Writting assign.1 williamsWritting assign.1 williams
Writting assign.1 williams
 
CASE STUDY XIII Phina Jeannite Dim KuntongNabirye Ab.docx
CASE STUDY XIII Phina Jeannite Dim KuntongNabirye Ab.docxCASE STUDY XIII Phina Jeannite Dim KuntongNabirye Ab.docx
CASE STUDY XIII Phina Jeannite Dim KuntongNabirye Ab.docx
 
Article Critique on Robert C
Article Critique on Robert CArticle Critique on Robert C
Article Critique on Robert C
 
The History of the Pre-sentence Investigation Report Consi.docx
The History of the Pre-sentence Investigation Report Consi.docxThe History of the Pre-sentence Investigation Report Consi.docx
The History of the Pre-sentence Investigation Report Consi.docx
 
Fitness to stand trial 01
Fitness to stand trial 01Fitness to stand trial 01
Fitness to stand trial 01
 
Judiciary Times Summer 2016_print
Judiciary Times Summer 2016_printJudiciary Times Summer 2016_print
Judiciary Times Summer 2016_print
 
Juan J Malfavon pursuing criminal justice outline
Juan J Malfavon pursuing criminal justice outlineJuan J Malfavon pursuing criminal justice outline
Juan J Malfavon pursuing criminal justice outline
 
Senior Thesis- New Thesis version
Senior Thesis- New Thesis versionSenior Thesis- New Thesis version
Senior Thesis- New Thesis version
 
United states supreme court justices
United states supreme court justicesUnited states supreme court justices
United states supreme court justices
 

More from mallisonshavon

The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experience .docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experience .docxThe objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experience .docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experience .docx
mallisonshavon
 
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain experience with usi.docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain experience with usi.docxThe objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain experience with usi.docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain experience with usi.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain further unde.docx
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain further unde.docxThe objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain further unde.docx
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain further unde.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The Odyssey Discussion Activity - Guiding an Individual or Social.docx
The Odyssey Discussion Activity - Guiding an Individual or Social.docxThe Odyssey Discussion Activity - Guiding an Individual or Social.docx
The Odyssey Discussion Activity - Guiding an Individual or Social.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experienc.docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experienc.docxThe objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experienc.docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experienc.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain experience using.docx
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain experience using.docxThe objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain experience using.docx
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain experience using.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The objective of this weeks deliverable is to provide Robert M. Lop.docx
The objective of this weeks deliverable is to provide Robert M. Lop.docxThe objective of this weeks deliverable is to provide Robert M. Lop.docx
The objective of this weeks deliverable is to provide Robert M. Lop.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 m.docx
The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 m.docxThe number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 m.docx
The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 m.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The number of children through adolescence with SED (severe and impa.docx
The number of children through adolescence with SED (severe and impa.docxThe number of children through adolescence with SED (severe and impa.docx
The number of children through adolescence with SED (severe and impa.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The NPR Analysis has a fivefold purpose. Experience National Publi.docx
The NPR Analysis has a fivefold purpose. Experience National Publi.docxThe NPR Analysis has a fivefold purpose. Experience National Publi.docx
The NPR Analysis has a fivefold purpose. Experience National Publi.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The normal curve is the shape that represents how variables are dist.docx
The normal curve is the shape that represents how variables are dist.docxThe normal curve is the shape that represents how variables are dist.docx
The normal curve is the shape that represents how variables are dist.docx
mallisonshavon
 
the nine properties of life. Briefly describe each of the nine prope.docx
the nine properties of life. Briefly describe each of the nine prope.docxthe nine properties of life. Briefly describe each of the nine prope.docx
the nine properties of life. Briefly describe each of the nine prope.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The NTSB frequently recommends safety improvements for the US airlin.docx
The NTSB frequently recommends safety improvements for the US airlin.docxThe NTSB frequently recommends safety improvements for the US airlin.docx
The NTSB frequently recommends safety improvements for the US airlin.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The nobleman Hugh of Lusignans account of his dealings with his lor.docx
The nobleman Hugh of Lusignans account of his dealings with his lor.docxThe nobleman Hugh of Lusignans account of his dealings with his lor.docx
The nobleman Hugh of Lusignans account of his dealings with his lor.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).docx
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).docxThe National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).docx
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).docx
mallisonshavon
 
The movie I  chose is FIREPROOFi have attached the document with.docx
The movie I  chose is FIREPROOFi have attached the document with.docxThe movie I  chose is FIREPROOFi have attached the document with.docx
The movie I  chose is FIREPROOFi have attached the document with.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The Monroe Doctrine became one of the crucial foundations of America.docx
The Monroe Doctrine became one of the crucial foundations of America.docxThe Monroe Doctrine became one of the crucial foundations of America.docx
The Monroe Doctrine became one of the crucial foundations of America.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The Movie I would like to analyze is ____________________ .Your An.docx
The Movie I would like to analyze is ____________________ .Your An.docxThe Movie I would like to analyze is ____________________ .Your An.docx
The Movie I would like to analyze is ____________________ .Your An.docx
mallisonshavon
 
The motion picture industry is a competitive business. More than 50 .docx
The motion picture industry is a competitive business. More than 50 .docxThe motion picture industry is a competitive business. More than 50 .docx
The motion picture industry is a competitive business. More than 50 .docx
mallisonshavon
 
The Moore-Thomas, Day-Vines article explores cultural competence as .docx
The Moore-Thomas, Day-Vines article explores cultural competence as .docxThe Moore-Thomas, Day-Vines article explores cultural competence as .docx
The Moore-Thomas, Day-Vines article explores cultural competence as .docx
mallisonshavon
 

More from mallisonshavon (20)

The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experience .docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experience .docxThe objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experience .docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experience .docx
 
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain experience with usi.docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain experience with usi.docxThe objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain experience with usi.docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain experience with usi.docx
 
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain further unde.docx
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain further unde.docxThe objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain further unde.docx
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain further unde.docx
 
The Odyssey Discussion Activity - Guiding an Individual or Social.docx
The Odyssey Discussion Activity - Guiding an Individual or Social.docxThe Odyssey Discussion Activity - Guiding an Individual or Social.docx
The Odyssey Discussion Activity - Guiding an Individual or Social.docx
 
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experienc.docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experienc.docxThe objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experienc.docx
The objectives of this exercise are to1) Gain further experienc.docx
 
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain experience using.docx
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain experience using.docxThe objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain experience using.docx
The objectives of this assignment are to1)Gain experience using.docx
 
The objective of this weeks deliverable is to provide Robert M. Lop.docx
The objective of this weeks deliverable is to provide Robert M. Lop.docxThe objective of this weeks deliverable is to provide Robert M. Lop.docx
The objective of this weeks deliverable is to provide Robert M. Lop.docx
 
The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 m.docx
The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 m.docxThe number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 m.docx
The number of American telecommuters is expected to increase by 29 m.docx
 
The number of children through adolescence with SED (severe and impa.docx
The number of children through adolescence with SED (severe and impa.docxThe number of children through adolescence with SED (severe and impa.docx
The number of children through adolescence with SED (severe and impa.docx
 
The NPR Analysis has a fivefold purpose. Experience National Publi.docx
The NPR Analysis has a fivefold purpose. Experience National Publi.docxThe NPR Analysis has a fivefold purpose. Experience National Publi.docx
The NPR Analysis has a fivefold purpose. Experience National Publi.docx
 
The normal curve is the shape that represents how variables are dist.docx
The normal curve is the shape that represents how variables are dist.docxThe normal curve is the shape that represents how variables are dist.docx
The normal curve is the shape that represents how variables are dist.docx
 
the nine properties of life. Briefly describe each of the nine prope.docx
the nine properties of life. Briefly describe each of the nine prope.docxthe nine properties of life. Briefly describe each of the nine prope.docx
the nine properties of life. Briefly describe each of the nine prope.docx
 
The NTSB frequently recommends safety improvements for the US airlin.docx
The NTSB frequently recommends safety improvements for the US airlin.docxThe NTSB frequently recommends safety improvements for the US airlin.docx
The NTSB frequently recommends safety improvements for the US airlin.docx
 
The nobleman Hugh of Lusignans account of his dealings with his lor.docx
The nobleman Hugh of Lusignans account of his dealings with his lor.docxThe nobleman Hugh of Lusignans account of his dealings with his lor.docx
The nobleman Hugh of Lusignans account of his dealings with his lor.docx
 
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).docx
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).docxThe National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).docx
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).docx
 
The movie I  chose is FIREPROOFi have attached the document with.docx
The movie I  chose is FIREPROOFi have attached the document with.docxThe movie I  chose is FIREPROOFi have attached the document with.docx
The movie I  chose is FIREPROOFi have attached the document with.docx
 
The Monroe Doctrine became one of the crucial foundations of America.docx
The Monroe Doctrine became one of the crucial foundations of America.docxThe Monroe Doctrine became one of the crucial foundations of America.docx
The Monroe Doctrine became one of the crucial foundations of America.docx
 
The Movie I would like to analyze is ____________________ .Your An.docx
The Movie I would like to analyze is ____________________ .Your An.docxThe Movie I would like to analyze is ____________________ .Your An.docx
The Movie I would like to analyze is ____________________ .Your An.docx
 
The motion picture industry is a competitive business. More than 50 .docx
The motion picture industry is a competitive business. More than 50 .docxThe motion picture industry is a competitive business. More than 50 .docx
The motion picture industry is a competitive business. More than 50 .docx
 
The Moore-Thomas, Day-Vines article explores cultural competence as .docx
The Moore-Thomas, Day-Vines article explores cultural competence as .docxThe Moore-Thomas, Day-Vines article explores cultural competence as .docx
The Moore-Thomas, Day-Vines article explores cultural competence as .docx
 

Recently uploaded

Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationLeveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
TechSoup
 
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxBeyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
EduSkills OECD
 
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptxChapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Mohd Adib Abd Muin, Senior Lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia
 
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdfHindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Dr. Mulla Adam Ali
 
What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Ab...
What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Ab...What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Ab...
What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Ab...
GeorgeMilliken2
 
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Diana Rendina
 
How to Create a More Engaging and Human Online Learning Experience
How to Create a More Engaging and Human Online Learning Experience How to Create a More Engaging and Human Online Learning Experience
How to Create a More Engaging and Human Online Learning Experience
Wahiba Chair Training & Consulting
 
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem studentsRHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
Himanshu Rai
 
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
National Information Standards Organization (NISO)
 
Cognitive Development Adolescence Psychology
Cognitive Development Adolescence PsychologyCognitive Development Adolescence Psychology
Cognitive Development Adolescence Psychology
paigestewart1632
 
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdfclinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
Priyankaranawat4
 
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptxPrésentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
siemaillard
 
Wound healing PPT
Wound healing PPTWound healing PPT
Wound healing PPT
Jyoti Chand
 
spot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skills
spot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skillsspot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skills
spot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skills
haiqairshad
 
คำศัพท์ คำพื้นฐานการอ่าน ภาษาอังกฤษ ระดับชั้น ม.1
คำศัพท์ คำพื้นฐานการอ่าน ภาษาอังกฤษ ระดับชั้น ม.1คำศัพท์ คำพื้นฐานการอ่าน ภาษาอังกฤษ ระดับชั้น ม.1
คำศัพท์ คำพื้นฐานการอ่าน ภาษาอังกฤษ ระดับชั้น ม.1
สมใจ จันสุกสี
 
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
PECB
 
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf IslamabadPIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
AyyanKhan40
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
imrankhan141184
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationLeveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
 
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxBeyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
 
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptxChapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
 
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdfHindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
Hindi varnamala | hindi alphabet PPT.pdf
 
What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Ab...
What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Ab...What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Ab...
What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Ab...
 
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
 
How to Create a More Engaging and Human Online Learning Experience
How to Create a More Engaging and Human Online Learning Experience How to Create a More Engaging and Human Online Learning Experience
How to Create a More Engaging and Human Online Learning Experience
 
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem studentsRHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
 
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
 
Cognitive Development Adolescence Psychology
Cognitive Development Adolescence PsychologyCognitive Development Adolescence Psychology
Cognitive Development Adolescence Psychology
 
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdfclinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
 
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
 
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptxPrésentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
Présentationvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv2.pptx
 
Wound healing PPT
Wound healing PPTWound healing PPT
Wound healing PPT
 
spot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skills
spot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skillsspot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skills
spot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skills
 
คำศัพท์ คำพื้นฐานการอ่าน ภาษาอังกฤษ ระดับชั้น ม.1
คำศัพท์ คำพื้นฐานการอ่าน ภาษาอังกฤษ ระดับชั้น ม.1คำศัพท์ คำพื้นฐานการอ่าน ภาษาอังกฤษ ระดับชั้น ม.1
คำศัพท์ คำพื้นฐานการอ่าน ภาษาอังกฤษ ระดับชั้น ม.1
 
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
 
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf IslamabadPIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
PIMS Job Advertisement 2024.pdf Islamabad
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
 
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
 

As an investigator with the Federal Public Defender’s Office, you ar

  • 1. As an investigator with the Federal Public Defender’s Office, you are assisting Assistant Federal Defender Lilly Jones with gathering background information on offender Ben Smith, who pled guilty to distribution of a controlled substance (5 kilograms of cocaine). Mr. Smith is being sentenced next month. In a 2–3-page paper, provide an overview of the following: What are the sentencing guidelines, and how would they impact sentencing in this matter? Why were sentencing guidelines developed, and what is their purpose? How would sentencing guidelines impact the sentencing of this case? Do they allow judges enough discretion when imposing a sentence? Should judges have more or less discretion when it comes to sentencing? What are the 3 most important things Ms. Jones should tell the judge at sentencing about Mr. Smith to aid in sentencing?