tj_lists@prado.com wrote:

Couldn't help noticing this, presume you mean Federal Judges since the waiver would be from aspects of GCA 1968, a Federal law. The fact is, at least in sentencing, Federal Judges now have very little discretion. The Federal Sentencing Guideline structure established in the 1980's provides "guidelines" for a given defendant convicted of a given set of charges. Things

That aside, in running trials and in many other little things both federal and non-federal judges have too much leeway in deciding what evidence can be admitted, in some of the sentencing details and in various forms of punishment and restitution, etc. But yes, you made a good reminder point about mandatory sentencing. Rob. --- Send a blank message with the subject "send pgp-key" (not in quotes) to <WlkngOwl@unix.asb.com> for a copy of my PGP key.