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U.S. v. Reyes, No. 96-1295, No. 758 (2nd Cir.) (116 F.3d 67) (June 20, 1997) (Judge Richard J. Cardamone)

Case held that, even when the district court departs downward, it must explain why it selected a particular sentence when the Guideline range exceeded 24 months; and the failure to do so required vacation of the sentence.

Perhaps sparked by growing criticism that the formalities of sentencing hearings are a ...

 

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