What is the test for determining whether a defendant's sentence is too lenient?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from United States v. Sanford, 19-2751 (2nd Cir. 2020):
shockingly low, or otherwise unsupportable as a matter of law." United States v. Douglas, 713 F.3d 694, 700 (2d Cir. 2013). "[W]hen conducting substantive review, we take into account the totality of the circumstances, giving due deference to the sentencing judge's exercise of discretion, and bearing in mind the institutional advantages of district courts." Cavera, 550 F.3d at 190.
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