4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 12 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from United States v. Tahzib.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States v. Tahzib Anchor | green | “diminishes any sense that the prior punishment that you have received has promoted respect for the law, that you have learned your lesson, that you have chosen a lawful path.” | 3 |
| 2 | United States v. Schmitt | green | “better have very, very cogent reasons” | 3 |
| 3 | United States v. Schmitt | green | “placed undue weight on the guideline range in choosing the ultimate sentence.” | 3 |
| 4 | United States v. Alden | green | “by simply giving an adequate statement of reasons, consistent with 3553(a), for believing the sentence it selects is appropriate.” | 3 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.