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Sentencing Practice Talk

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  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 42

    October 14, 2026

    Episode 42: Weapon Enhancement at §2D1.1(Published October 14, 2026)  In this episode, Commission staff discuss the relevant conduct analysis required for the weapon increase at §2D1.1(b)(1), and how that analysis differs from that…

  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 41

    June 11, 2026

    Episode 41: Exploring §5G1.3(Published June 11, 2026)  In this episode, Commission staff break down all things §5G1.3.

  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 40

    May 7, 2026

    Episode 40: Financial Penalties in Sex Offense Cases(Published May 8, 2026)  In this episode, USSC staff review financial penalties and assessments made in sex offense cases, including the difference between mandatory and discretionary…

  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 39

    April 16, 2026

    Episode 39: Guidelines in the Field Series, Individualized Assessment(Published April 16, 2026)  In what will be a semi-regular feature of Sentencing Practice Talk, this episode is part of the Guidelines in the Field series where we take a…

  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 38

    March 16, 2026

    Episode 38: Individualized Assessment(Published March 16, 2026)  USSC staff cover a topic receiving extra attention following the 2025 guideline amendment to supervised release which introduced the term "individualized assessment." Lori…

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  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 37

    February 19, 2026

    Episode 37: Chapter Three of the Guidelines Manual(Published February 18, 2026)  In this episode, Lori Baker and Peter Madsen focus on Chapter 3 of the Guidelines Manual and, in particular, the interplay between an increase at §3C1.1 for…

  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 36, Part 5

    November 18, 2025

    Episode 36: 2025 Guideline Amendments Miniseries, Part 5 - Circuit Conflicts(Published November 18, 2025)  The 2025 Guideline Amendments Miniseries covers key amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, effective November 1, 2025…

  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 36, Part 3

    November 18, 2025

    Episode 36: 2025 Guideline Amendments Miniseries, Part 3 - Firearms(Published November 18, 2025)  The 2025 Guideline Amendments Miniseries covers key amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, effective November 1, 2025. Part three…

  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 36, Part 1

    November 18, 2025

    Episode 36: 2025 Guideline Amendments Miniseries, Part 1 - Supervised Release(Published November 18, 2025)  The 2025 Guideline Amendments Miniseries covers key amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, effective November 1, 2025…

  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 36, Part 2

    November 18, 2025

    Episode 36: 2025 Guideline Amendments Miniseries, Part 2 - Simplification(Published November 18, 2025)  The 2025 Guideline Amendments Miniseries covers key amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, effective November 1, 2025. Part…

  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 35

    September 2, 2025

    Episode 35: Illegal Reentry Offenses(Published September 3, 2025)  In this episode, Lori Baker and Peter Madsen talk about immigration offenses relating to unlawfully entering or remaining in the United States. Lori and Pete highlight the…

  • Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 34

    July 10, 2025

    Episode 34: Stipulations(Published July 10, 2025)  In this episode, Lori Baker and Peter Madsen discuss a very popular HelpLine topic: stipulations. Lori and Pete break down what the term "stipulation" means, the impact of a plea agreement…

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About the show

Brought to you by the Office of Education & Sentencing Practice, Sentencing Practice Talk is a podcast series designed to inform those interested in federal sentencing on guideline application issues. Topics range from frequently asked questions on the HelpLine, to sentencing practice tips, to recent case law developments. The information presented is intended to aid those involved in federal sentencing in the proper application of the guidelines and relevant case law. It does not represent the official position of the Commission and should not be cited as such. Listeners are advised to conduct their own independent research.