Unlocking the Sentencing Guidelines, A Virtual Series: Session 13 - Probation and Supervised Release Guidelines

This presentation will provide an overview of United States Sentencing Guideline Sections 7B1.1 through 7B1.5 and how those sections interact with relevant statutory provisions. The presenter will delve into the most common issues that arise in the application of the probation and supervised release guidelines, both during the original sentencing hearing and revocation proceedings. The presentation will include strategies to use at the original sentencing hearing that will impact your client’s time during supervised release, including tailoring the terms and conditions of supervised release to the individual.

Presenter:

Johanna M. Christiansen is an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Central District of Illinois. She has been with the office since 2001, primarily working as an appellate attorney and Appellate Division Chief.

In addition to representing her clients in the Seventh Circuit, Ms. Christiansen writes the Case Law Update from her office which summarizes recent developments in criminal law in the Seventh Circuit and United States Supreme Court. She authors several publications for the office including the “Handbook for Criminal Appeals in the Seventh Circuit.” She also teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois College of Law. Prior to obtaining her position with the Federal Public Defender, she served as an appellate law clerk to the late Honorable Daryl L. Hecht of the Iowa Court of Appeals (later of the Iowa Supreme Court.) Ms. Christiansen received her J.D. from Drake University School of Law and her B.A. from St. Olaf College.

CLE: 

We have applied for CLE accreditation in states that have mandatory requirements. We regret that we cannot respond to telephone inquiries regarding the status of CLE approval prior to the webinar. All information related to CLE will be emailed to attendees within 15-30 days following the webinar.

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