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MirandaLo

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on: Aug 16, 2018
In Booker v. U.S., the Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Sentencing Guidelines:
 
  a. are advisory, but enjoy a presumption of reasonableness.
  b. are advisory and judges can depart without explanation.
  c. are mandatory for all federal crimes.
  d. are mandatory for certain serious felonies.

Question 2

The writ of habeas corpus:
 
  a. dates back to the 1867 Habeas Corpus Act.
  b. is not mentioned in the U.S. Constitution.
  c. has a long and distinguished history and protected Englishmen from tyrannical English kings.
  d. has not been addressed by the U.S. Supreme Court in many opinions.


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meganmoser117

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Reply #1 on: Aug 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

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MirandaLo

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Reply 2 on: Aug 16, 2018
Gracias!

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