Sentencing Guidelines - What the Hell Is 18?

Section 3553 is the section of the code that authorizes the sentencing guidelines in the first place. It says, when a judge is handing down a sentence, they should consider,. one, the nature and circumstances of the offense; two, the need for the sentence imposed.; four sub categories here, to reflect the seriousness of the offense., promote respect for the law, provide just punishment. There aren't any five any pertinent policy statements here there aren't any six, the need to avoid unwanted sentence disparities.