What is the current state of the law on "reasonableness" in sentencing sentences?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from United States v. Lee, 12-2020 (2nd Cir. 2013):
We may "review sentences only for 'reasonableness,' a deferential standard limited to identifying abuse of discretion." United States v. Jones, 531 F.3d 163, 170 (2d Cir.2008) (citation omitted).
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