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  • June 7, 2019
    decided Decision issued in United States v. Lawrence Lynde

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Opinion By Eric Earl Murphy June 7, 2019

MURPHY, Circuit Judge. Section 2G2.2 of the Sentencing Guidelines increases the recommended sentence in child-pornography cases if the offense involves a minor under the age of 12, the use of a computer, or other aggravating factors. This Guideline has repeatedly been subject to the criticism that its enhancements apply in most child-pornography cases and generate unduly harsh sentences…

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