The sentencing guidelines, though based on good intentions, turned out to be unnecessarily _____. In the 2005 Booker decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the sentencing guidelines should become _____.

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The sentencing guidelines were criticized for being too rigid, limiting judges' discretion. The 2005 Booker decision made these guidelines advisory rather than mandatory, allowing for more judicial flexibility.

The Sentencing Guidelines, Though Based on Good Intentions, Turned Out