Law's Michael Benza explains Guardians' Clase’s pitch-rigging case

Experts explain why Guardians’ Clase wouldn’t get max sentence, if convicted

cleveland.com: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said federal sentencing guidelines—not statutory maximums—drive most sentences, aiming to reduce disparities nationwide. In Emmanuel Clase’s pitch-rigging case, Benza said those guidelines explain why any sentence would likely be far below the 65-year maximum, with judges typically sentencing within recommended ranges.