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Senator Stevens convicted on all counts

By Douglas A. Berman

As detailed in this CNN report, US Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska was convicted Monday afternoon on all seven counts in his federal corruption trial, and thus he now has to think about the federal sentencing guidelines and judicial sentencing discretion in a whole new way. Here are more particulars: The jury found Stevens guilty of "knowingly and willfully" scheming to conceal on Senate disclosure forms more than $250,000 in home renovations and other gifts from an Alaska-based oil industry contractor. Stevens faces a maximum sentence of up to to 35 years in prison -- five years for each of the seven counts. Legal experts note the judge has the discretion to give Stevens as little as no jail time and probation when he is sentenced.... As Stevens left the defense area, he and his wife exchanged a kiss on the cheek...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on October 27, 2008 (boomark / email).