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18 U.S.C. § 3553. Imposition of a Sentence

By Tom Lincoln

Post-Booker, with Section 3553(b) gone, we still have the remaining subsections of 3553 to deal with. § 3553. Imposition of a sentence (a) Factors To Be Considered in Imposing a Sentence.- The court shall impose a sentence sufficient, but not greater than necessary, to comply with the purposes set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection. The court, in determining the particular sentence to be imposed, shall consider-    (1) the nature and circumstances of the offense and the histor read more

Full post as published by Puerto Rico Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers on January 17, 2005 (boomark / email).