What is the test for reviewing a sentence in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from United States v. Albarran, Docket No. 17-2018, Docket No. 17-2097 (2nd Cir. 2019):
We review all sentences for abuse of discretion, and will reverse for substantive unreasonableness only when the trial court's sentence "cannot be located within the range of permissible decisions." United States v. Cavera, 550 F.3d 180, 189 (2d Cir. 2008)
Page 14
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Does the sentencing packaging doctrine apply to a case where both a new sentence and a revocation sentence were imposed at the conclusion of a single sentencing proceeding? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the burden of appealing against a sentencing judge's sentencing in a case where the sentencing judge referred to a prior error in sentencing? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a minor criminal offence included in the criminal history of a defendant in the Criminal History of the Criminal Code? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the standard of review for reasonableness review in criminal cases? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What are the implications of a new set of federal criminal rules that apply retroactively to criminal cases on direct review? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for resentencing in a criminal case where a judge said in a pre-sentence report that prior convictions were challenged and the sentence was too lenient? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the process of appellate review of a sentence in a criminal case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the case law on "criminal intent" and "criminal knowledge" in the context of sentencing? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Are there any cases where the Supreme Court has found that criminal convictions for common law crimes against individuals who have not been convicted of criminal convictions are sufficient grounds for criminal convictions? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the standard of review when reviewing sentencing guidelines in the context of sentencing calculations? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
