S 2788
Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2023
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This bill, the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2023, aims to prevent judges from using a defendant’s actions that were previously acquitted in a criminal case when determining a sentence. It specifically modifies existing law to ensure that a defendant’s acquittal – whether in federal, state, or tribal courts – cannot be considered as a factor in sentencing, except for potential sentence mitigation. The bill clarifies the definition of ‘acquitted conduct’ to include dismissals based on motions for acquittal. It will take effect after the bill is enacted.
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