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Under the 2005 US Supreme Court rulings on US v. Booker and US v. Fanfan what can no longer be considered under the federal sentencing guidelines?
Other than the existence of a prior conviction, ANY aggravating fact that increases the defendant's punishment above the statutory maximum under the guidelines must be submitted to a jury and proved beyond a reasonable doubt - it cannot be considered by a judge.
What part of the government interprets the laws?
The Judicial Branch, or the federal court system, interprets the law. The US Supreme Court, head of the Judicial Branch, is the ultimate authority on the interpretation of federal law and the constitutionality of any law.
What does the Judaical branch do?
The judicial branch of government is the federal courts, mainly the Supreme Court. The courts interpret the laws that the legislative branch passes.
Because of John Marshall what type of laws does the Aupreme Court review for constitutionality?
Federal
What act requires federal judges to consider victim-impact statements at federal sentencing hearings?
Victim and Witness Protection Act (VWPA)
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