United States v. Wireman’s Empirical Analysis
849 F.3d 956 · 2017
Citation profile
2 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Applies 18 U.S.C. § 2252 · 18 U.S.C. § 3553 · 18 U.S.C. § 3742 · 28 U.S.C. § 1291
Relies on Gall v. United States · Rita v. United States · Kimbrough v. United States · Sells v. United States · Spears v. United States
Most-quoted passages
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“specifically cautioned district courts to carefully apply the child pornography distribution guideline and remain mindful that they possess broad discretion in fashioning sentences under § 2G2.2.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority“We will find plain error only when there is (1) error, (2) that is plain, which (3) affects substantial rights, and which (4) seriously affects the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
How this case has been treated — in progress
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