Right to Trial Act

Summary

The Right to Trial Act adds a new factor to federal sentencing guidelines that bars harsher penalties simply because a defendant chose trial over a plea. It also gives judges authority to impose a sentence lower than the statutory minimum to safeguard that constitutional right. The measure aims to reduce pressure on defendants to plead guilty and ensure fair sentencing.

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