United States Supreme Court

In reviewing the reasonableness of sentences imposed by district judges, while the extent of the difference between a particular sentence and the recommended Sentencing Guidelines range is relevant, courts of appeals must review all sentences whether inside, just outside, or significantly outside the Guidelines range, under a deferential abuse-of-discretion standard.

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• Decided 12/10/2007
• Published 12/10/2007

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• United States Supreme Court

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