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Amendment 821, which relates to criminal history, became retroactive on February 1, 2024, allowing certain inmates to apply for reduced sentences. The amendment is important because it can help people who are already serving time, and even a few years off a sentence can make a big difference.
The bipartisan United States Sentencing Commission voted unanimously in April 2024 to prohibit conduct for which a person was acquitted in federal court from being used in calculating a sentence range under the federal guidelines. But now, the hope is that the Sentencing Commission will make the change to acquitted conduct retroactive. Here's how YOU can help: 1. Visit the website - https://comment.ussc.gov/apex/r/ussc_apex/publiccomment/home 2. Select "I am commenting on behalf of: “Individual” 3. Individual’s Position, select “Interested Citizen” 4. Enter name and email 5. Under topic addressed, select “Acquitted Conduct" 6. Select “Enter Comments” 7. In the populated comment box, please copy/paste the following: I am writing to urge the US Sentencing Commission to make the change to acquitted conduct retroactive. More often than not, changes in laws are enacted because society recognizes its past errors and seeks to correct them. The only way to truly meet that end is by making these changes retroactive so that those who have been unjustly punished under old laws have the opportunity to reclaim their lives and contribute positively to their families, and to society. This fosters a sense of hope and belief in rehabilitation over punishment. It sends a message that everyone is treated fairly under the law, regardless of when their offenses occurred. It is not solely about correcting past mistakes, it is also about creating a more equitable future for everyone. 8. Complete the Captcha and SUBMIT COMMENTS. 9. A green box will populate at the top of the screen, stating "The comment was successfully submitted." Please ONLY submit ONCE. Thank you for your assistance!
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