Are you or a loved one serving a lengthy sentence in federal court? Recent changes in the
compassionate release laws allow the court to look more fully at disparity resulting in someone
having been sentenced under laws that no longer apply. Effective November 1, 2023, changes
were made to the definition of “Extraordinary and Compelling Reasons,” expanding the criteria
for compassionate release and retaining a catch-all criteria of “other reasons.” Federal judges
have more discretion than ever before to look at the sentence imposed and revise it. Contact
Hayes Ruemmele to speak to us about a sentence modification.