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Tapia v. US, 10-5400

18 U.S.C. section 3582(a) does not permit a sentencing court to impose or lengthen a prison term in order to foster a defendant's rehabilitation.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 06/16/2011
  • Published 06/16/2011

Judges

  • KAGAN

Court

  • United States Supreme Court

Counsel

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