Is a defendant entitled to a reduced sentence based on the current sentencing guidelines?
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The following excerpt is from United States v. Dykes, No. 16-2423-cr, No. 16-2481-cr (2nd Cir. 2018):
4. See United States v. Jones, 878 F.3d 10, 15 n.3 (2d Cir. 2017) ("With only one exception not relevant here, district courts are to sentence defendants pursuant to the version of the Guidelines in effect on the date of sentencing.").
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