United States v. Jerchower

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• explaining that only “clarifying” amendments are given retroactive effect on appeal; “substantive” amendments are “not applied retroactively”
• explaining that only “clarifying” amendments are given retroactive effect on appeal; “substantive” amendments are “not applied retroactively”
• explaining that, though a district court is not bound to apply the guidelines, it must calculate them correctly and consult them
• explaining that when we review the district court’s application of the Sentencing Guidelines, we apply the version of the Guidelines applicable at the time of the defendant's sentence
• noting that “clarifying amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines are to be given retroactive effect”
• holding substantive amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines are not applied retroactively on appeal

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