What is the current state of the law in the context of a direct appeal of a conviction and sentence for gross misconduct?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from United States v. Boyd, 987 F.3d 278 (2nd Cir. 2021):

1 We provided a more detailed description of Burden's offense conduct in our opinion considering his first direct appeal of his conviction and sentence. See United States v. Burden (Burden I ), 600 F.3d 204, 21113 (2d Cir. 2010).

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